Emmanuel Crespo’s fantastical imaginings are dreamlike apparitions of his own personal journey. Through his body of work, the artist uncovers and interprets symbolic meanings and narratives in his life and the world around him. Each painting presents a cast of recurring characters created to uncover these narratives, which according to the artist, center on metaphysical themes. Crespo’s paintings allow the viewer to peer into another world and experience these narratives.
Emmanuel Crespo (b. 1977) was born in Quezon City, Philippines. He moved to the United States at the age of 6. He received his MFA from Otis College of Art and Design in 2002. His work has been featured in group and solo shows throughout Southern California, including the Armory Center for the Arts, Sweeney Art Gallery, and The Brewery, as well as Paris, France. He is a full-time art instructor at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills. Crespo lives and works in Sylmar, CA.
