Alfredo S. Perez

Alfredo Santos Perez (March 30, 1947 – February 28, 2024) was a Filipino painter and sculptor celebrated for his highly realistic portrayals of heritage churches and cultural landmarks. He earned the epithets "Master painter of heritage churches" and "Father of heritage art." In recognition of his lifelong dedication to Filipino cultural heritage, he was posthumously nominated for the Order of National Artist for Visual Arts.

Early life and education Perez was born on March 30, 1947, in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines. As a child, he suffered from a life-threatening illness, leading his grandmother to vow his life to God at the Santo Cristo visita chapel in their hometown, an event that influenced his later focus on sacred and heritage subjects.

Artistic career Perez became known for his intricate and realistic depictions of Spanish colonial churches, ancestral homes, and other heritage sites in the Philippines. Over five decades, he produced hundreds of works that highlighted the spiritual and cultural legacy of the Filipino people.

Death Perez died on February 28, 2024, at the age of 76 due to cardiac arrest.