Del A. Bermudez II (1942–2021) was a Filipino‑American painter and sculptor whose career reflected both his architectural training and his deep affinity for Philippine culture. He earned his BS Architecture degree in 1969 from St. Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines, and migrated to the United States in 1971 to join his family and later establish his own home in Mercer Island, Washington.
After retiring from his professional career, Bermudez pursued his passion for art in Seattle, where he became known for works inspired by Philippine handicrafts and cultural traditions. One of his earliest projects in college was an oil painting of the Sarimanok, a mythical bird in Maranao culture. This theme continued to inspire him decades later, leading to the creation of graphite rendus exhibited as the Sarimanok Series © at the Pagdiriwang Art Exhibition, Seattle Center, in June 2014.
A largely self‑taught artist, Bermudez worked in oil and other media, producing expressive canvases and sculptural pieces that bridged Filipino heritage with contemporary sensibilities. His art often carried symbolic imagery, reflecting identity, resilience, and spirituality.
Through his exhibitions and contributions, Bermudez helped sustain Filipino cultural presence in the diaspora, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate with communities in both the Philippines and the United States.
