About the Artist: Eddie Sarmiento was born on May 10, 1940 in Malabon, Phillipines. He studied at the University of Santo Tomas with a major in Advertising. He established a gallery in Mabini during the 60s but eventually closed due to the increase of bars and nightclubs in the area. He did a number of commissioned art works for Clark Air Base, PLDT, Avon, Covelandia and Manila Bank