Emmanuel L. Cordova

Philippines

Born 1960

Emmanuel L Cordova, born on December 4, 1960 and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, is the Philippines’ foremost botanical painter. His interest in natural subjects began when he was commissioned to paint a mural of roses. This led him to numerous travels and painting exhibitions in different institutions, local and international. His works were included in the Southeast Asian Christie’s and Sotheby’s auctions, and he is well known for his superb large murals.