A Life Etched in Expression: The World of Elmer Borlongan Elmer Misa Borlongan, born January 7th, 1967, in the bustling district of Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines, is a name synonymous with contemporary Filipino figurative expressionism. His canvases aren’t merely depictions of life; they are visceral experiences, pulsating with the energy and complexities of everyday existence. From humble beginnings nurtured by a father who encoura…