Omar Ramos (known as Whooop)
Omar Ramos known as “Whooop” was born in 1984 in Manila (Philippines) where he lives and works.
Since graduating from the Far Eastern University of Manila in 2007, he has been a full time artist and achieved a strong recognition thanks to his multiple talents as a painter, an art toys designer, street artist…
His work mixes Filipino popular culture elements with an American style pop art influence, a Hispanic background and references to the Chinese culture.
Whooop has participated in numerous exhibition and art events in the main museums and cultural centres in the Philippines. He had a one man show at the Secret Fresh gallery recently in Manila.
Whoop was in Kuala Lumpur for 1 month in September 2013, for Art Expo Malaysia and CAFFA (Coffee and Art Fringe Festival). He was later invited to SEA Plus Triennale Jakarta 2013 where he exhibited his installation.
Available artworks:
Omar Ramos @ Whooop “The dialogue of the flowers” 2013
Acrylic paint on canvas, size 121 x 91 cm
Omar Ramos @ Whooop “The secret green garden” 2013
Acrylic paint on canvas, size 91 x 121 cm
Omar Ramos @ Whooop “Love at mars” 2013
Acrylic paint on canvas, size 40.6 x 30.5 cm
Omar Ramos @ Whooop “The flying dragon” 2013
Acrylic paint on canvas, size 40.6 x 30.5 cm