Autobiography

 

Tommy Aquino was born on Jan. 14,1958. He Holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from the Far Eastern University of the Philippines.As a young boy, Tommy excelled in his art classes and displayed enormous talent in painting, drawing, and also in music. Composing songs is one of his passion in life which he started at the age of 10. Over the years, Aquino has written many original compositions mostly folk songs and some ballads.Just recently in June 2014, Aquino won in the Song writing Contest held in Vienna which made a big surprise to all the best participants. He also developed a number of commercial Jingles for different commodity products used in Radio and Television advertisements

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As a Painter, his works of art gained recognition not only in the Philippines but in other countries as well.After migrating to Austria, his initial one man exhibit was held in 2000 called "Be My Guest". Then in 2001, his Cosmic Vision Painting entitled "The Tranquility" was chosen by the Arts Association Of The Philippines and was included in grand exhibits held in various Asian capitals. It was hailed by critics and peers alike that earned Aquino the reputation of being a World-Class Artist. Received 3 Special Awards, with The Ambassador of goodwill given by Madam Ambassador Lourdes Yparraguirre And had been endorsed by the Philippine Nurses Association in Vienna to the Philippine Embassy  Ambassador of Vienna to be a National Artist for decades of  great achievements, a very gifted and talented artist, as a Philanthropist and as good supporter and friend.

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At present, Aquino is one of the Exclusive Artist of The Gallery Steiner In Vienna at the 1st District,and currently doing some Intl. Exhibits., to name a few, in Busan Korea World fair which was held in July,2017, London Art fair at Saatchi gallery in Sept. 2017, Shanghai in Nov. 2017. NYC in April 2019 .Other itinerary Intl. exhibits would be on February 2020 at Los Angeles California and on April 2020 in Dubai. Aquino´s masterpieces featuring "The Blond Hair Woman", Mother and Child" and "The Heart, Body and Soul" aside from his Landscape Paintings has captured the attention of his audience. Aquino being now known in Vienna as Tommy Picasso, of the New Generation has made a great impact on many curious Art Collectors to acquire some of his masterpieces as one of the fast emerging famous Artist in Europe.