![]() "in grateful recognition of her vigorous promotion of Filipino visual arts in Canada and her noteworthy contribution to Philippine cultural diplomacy by way of loaning a collection of her paintings displayed at the Philippine ambassador's official residence in Ottawa from June 2012 to March 2014. Given this 21st day of March 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario. " Leslie B. Gatan Philippine Ambassador Leslie Gatan with his portrait sketched by Michelle Chermaine "Local artist Michelle Chermaine is a self taught, multi-talented artist whose work is inspired by a wide range of symbols and imagery. Her paintings incorporate the symbology of the old ways, yet have a freshness and relevance to the modern observer. Rather than a direct representation of pagan symbols, her work carries a universal message and an appeal that resonates with people of every faith." Kyle West - Toronto Examiner
Portrait of Paul Anka With legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka
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MICHELLE CHERMAINE IN THE MEDIA
Michelle Chermaine interviewing Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach on the issues of bullying and conventional beauty standards Below: Michelle Chermaine's interview and painting collaboration with international UNICEF artist Manuel D. Baldemor on PMNTV's Cup of T
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Taliba March 2014 Filipino Bulletin March 2014 Balita News March 2014
Filipiniana News February 2014
Art show covered in Tahanan Magazine Fall 2012 Featured in Nikkei Voice July / August 2012 "In the case of Paint the Sky with Stars, Michelle (Chermaine) Ramos' glitter painting of a Middle Eastern belly dancer's blurred arm sweeps against a bright polychrome background had a charming show biz shimmer to it..." David Fujino - Nikkei Voice Featured Interview in Libreto November 2011 "Looking at Michelle (Chermaine) Ramos' painting is like entering a familiar place, face to face with a familiar face and familiar scene but very much aware that it is not real." Analyn Aryo - Libreto Featured in SNAP Magazine Toronto November issue |