Alwinder Sarmiento

Alwinder Sarmiento is a contemporary Filipino visual artist known primarily for his detailed watercolor paintings that capture Philippine heritage, urban nostalgia, and historical landscapes.

He is part of a family of artists; his father is the well-known painter Edgardo “Eddie” Sarmiento (born 1940), and he is often associated with the realistic style that runs through his family’s work, including that of Fidel Sarmiento.

Sarmiento’s work is characterized by a “documentary realism” approach. He frequently focuses on:

  • Heritage Architecture: Old Spanish-era houses, historical churches, and ancestral buildings.

  • Urban Nostalgia: Scenes of old Manila, including Escolta, Binondo, and historical plazas.

  • Transportation of Yesteryear: Depictions of tranvias (streetcars) and vintage street scenes.

  • Medium: He is highly regarded for his mastery of watercolor on paper, often using subtle hues to evoke a sense of silence and memory.

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