A pediatrician and health administrator by profession Dr. Reyes has been painting since 1971. His work, mostly watercolors and pastels, has been displayed in several group and one-man shows in New York City. In 2001, Dr. Reyes was honored with a one-man show at the Philippine Embassy in New York in conjunction with the visit of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo, who came to speak regarding the events of September 11.

Dr. Reyes, a graduate of the medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, also holds a graduate degree in health administration from Hofstra University in New York. He shares the tradition of other Filipino/ American doctors by participating regularly in medical missions to the Philippines. As a doctor, he hopes to heal the body. In his paintings, he speaks to our spirit.

Babbidge Library, Gallery on the Plaza
Curator: Steve Bustamante and Jane Recchio

Reynaldo Reyes’ paintings and Laura Crow’s photographs are exhibited in cooperation with (Re) Presenting Filipino Americans, a national Filipino conference to be held on the Storrs campus, September 20-22, sponsored by the Asian American Studies Institute and the Asian American Cultural Center at the University of Connecticut.