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| Anton Del Castillo | |
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Merging the mythical and the modern, Anton Del Castillo’s dominant theme in his artworks. Del Castillo is a painter of modern icons, an assistant Professor at the University of the Philippine Integrated School. His paintings, which he combine oil with gold leaf in the style of Byzantine Icons, contains strong allusions to contemporary issues in Philippine Society and to Christian/Muslim relations. Born in Tondo Manila in 1976. He received his MFA degree from the University of the Philippines in 2005 and has undertaken training in the conservation and restoration of polychrome wooden sculpture at the National Museum of the Philippines. He had his first solo exhibition at the Cultural Center of the Philippine in 2005. He received a six month grant to undertake research on Byzantine icon paintings in American collections and to take part in a residency program in the International Studio and Curatorial Program in Manhattan New York under the Asian Cultural Council and Sovereign Art Foundation. |
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My artistic influence is primarily rooted from the icons and iconography of the Byzantine Period or Early Christian Art. Secondly, the dynamics of Philippine socio-political history, its crises, reversals of fortune and upheavals has always drawn me to create paintings that contain strong allusions and personal commentaries to real events and personages in contemporary Philippine society. In line with these, I have developed a unique approach to my subjects through the use of the following 1. gold leaf painting support for oil paint; 2.partition of the picture plane thereby creating a framing device for the visual ideas and the narrative that sometimes accompany the images; and 3. the use of iconic symbols. |
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Lamenting King
2008 |
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| In my entry, entitled “Lamenting King”, I attempted to visualize my personal attachment to the ironies that I observe and contemplate and henceforth, to the paradoxes that inevitably come with them. The word lamenting is defined as ‘vocally expressing grief or sorrow. A King is ‘a male sovereign, one that is supreme preeminent in a particular group, category, or sphere’. In my painting, these definitions were given form as visual symbols or signifiers painted with oil on gold leaf. First, I painted the seated old man as a personal symbol for ageing, poverty, discomfort and all allusions pertaining to old age. These allusions are often equated with the concept of decay and degradation and death. Second, the crown on the old man’s head translates into a symbol of glamour, royalty, prestige and perhaps youthfulness. In the painting, the crown on the head negates the state of the person wearing it.
The title and subject of the painting itself becomes a paradox because the ‘King’ who was supposed to be lamenting is ironically seating in a rather relaxed posed on an ordinary wooden chair that does not resemble any sign of royalty. The irony builds up from this point. Furthermore, the King’s austere attire of white shirt, denim shorts and flip flops is far from being majestic. His physical countenance does not have an air of royal charisma.
In conclusion, the irony in my painting rests on the disparity between the insinuations stirred by the image of an old man and the crown on his head. The gold painting surface also adds to the irony because gold is a colour of wealth and power. The precious stones incorporated on the frame mirror the expensive jewels on the old man’s crown. This visual device consequently enriches the ironies represented in the painting.
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Babel
2007 |
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State of Nothingness
2006 |
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| The painting, entitled “State of Nothingness”, is a visionary attempt where Muslims and Christians no longer fight for their own belief, in a realm of time where religion is not a factor that differentiates a person from another, where no religion can dominate. In this state can we only achieve a religious, political and social utopia, where both are symbolically depicted in a state of nirvana – a serene and quiet scenery of unity, brotherhood and sacrifice.
The entire picture plane of the painting was subdivided into two major sub-spaces: 1. The upper sphere, which occupies approximately two-thirds of the painting was divided into seven vertical spaces that are distinguished by cross-sectional images of arches and rectangular spaces. In the center portion depicts three scenes of marriage that signifies the crucial unification of both Christian and Muslim believers. In the extreme left and right spaces, viewers can see the images of soldiers holding a lamb in their arms symbolizing their ultimate sacrifice. Immediately to the left and right of the fused marriage, viewers can see the façade of a Christian and Muslim Churches.
2. The lower sphere was subdivided into four arches and one rectangular space. Within the lower central portion, an image of a church and mosque situated side-by-side signifying unity and complete happiness. In the right and left arches, viewers can see both Christians and Muslim groups in a processional journey towards one direction lead by their religious, government and military leaders which are drawn in a much larger scale to show their great importance in the unification of both society.
This device for partitioning 2-dimensional spaces has been a personal trademark in the series of works of the artist tackling the Muslim-Christian conflict. Levels of meaning and significations arise from the manner in which the pictorial elements with the sub-spaces are arranged in the painting. This device also provides a breath of mystical, ancient, religious tone to the artwork.
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Race to the End
2005 |
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Crossing Boundaries
2007 |
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| Boundaries have always divided our world, separated countries, cities or even oneself from another. These borders also represent diversity of races, which showcase different cultures, religions, traditions and beliefs. These indifferences are responsible in creating conflicts, dispute, chaos and war regarding issues of our contemporary time.
“Crossing Boundaries” reflects a possible unity between the Christian and Muslim community through a symbolical device of a bridge. On each side are people crossing the bridge that divides the two worlds, signifying a resolution for a peaceful journey towards the other side. On the frame are embedded medallions such as the Roman Catholic symbol “chi-ro” representing early symbol of Christ and an Islamic calligraphy that symbolizes “Allah”. Beside these medallions are iconic images of Christ and the Virgin Mary and a representation of an Islamic man and woman. At the middle side of the frame are emblems of a Christian soldier riding a horse and on the other side, a Muslim soldier riding a camel, both representing a symbolical journey of each warrior towards a peaceful covenant. At the bottom of this emblems are families of both Christian and Muslim following the same path.
It is a fact that since the beginning of both races that they are aligned to each other and that there will come a certain time where both worlds will be unified and live peacefully together. This artwork is a peaceful process, a unifying aspiration of the artist to combine to opposing worlds into one.
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When Ends Meet
2006 |
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Hagia Sophia
2007 |
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Inner Wounds
2005 |
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Breaking the Silence
2004 |
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| EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2007 ARTIST FELLOWSHIP International Studio and Curatorial Program New York, New York United States of America ISCP 2001 - 2005 MASTERS IN FINE ARTS College of Fine Arts University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City (TERMINAL DEGREE) 1999 - 2001 Studies in MASTERS IN ARTS AND LETTERS MAJOR IN MUSEUM STUDIES (Completed units 12 out of 30 units) Art Studies 9 units undergraduate course CAL UP College of Arts and Letters University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City 1994 - 1998 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS College of Fine Arts University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS RECEIVED 2006: ASIAN CULTURE COUNCIL GRANT RECIPIENT for January-July 2007 at the ISCP International Studio and Curatorial Program New York, New York United States of America FINALIST IN THE PHILIPPINE ART AWARDS 2006 National Painting Competition Philip Morris SOVEREIGN FOUNDATION HONGKONG FELLOWSHIP GRANT RECIPIENT for the ACC Fellowship residency ISCP SHORT-LISTED FOR THE ATENEO ART AWARDS for the exhibition “Under One Roof”, which held at the Bulwagang Amorsolo, Cultural Center of the Philippines CANDIDATE FOR THE RIJKSAKADEMIE VAN BEELDENDE KUNSTEN AMSTERDAM ARTIST RESIDENCY, 37 out of 1,100 applicant was selected for an interview at the Rijksakademie June 20, 2006 2005: METROBANK FOUNDATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT for the first one man show entitled “UNDER ONE ROOF”, held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines ALTERNATE FREEMAN FELLOWSHIP GRANT Vermont Studio Center United States 2004: “FIRST PRIZE” PRESIDENTIAL TROPHY FROM PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO, 1st Filipino Youth Cultural Expo Painting Competition by the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Special Concerns, Movement Barriers and UNESCO Club Philippines held at the CCP Grounds and Kanlungan ng Sinning Rizal Park Manila “DESTINY WITHIN REACH” “OUTSTANDING STUDENT ARTIST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2003-2004” Recognized and awarded by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs held during UP’s Linggo ng Parangal UP Film Center Diliman, Quezon City 2003: “HONORABLE MENTION”, (MIXED MEDIA CATEGORY) 56th Art Association of the Philippines AAP National Annual Painting Competition “FRONT LINERS” “GRAND PRIZE”, (OIL BASED MEDIUM CATEGORY) Metrobank Foundation 20th Young National Painters Painting Annual Art Competition “AFTERMATH” 2002: “SPECIAL PRIZE” 7th Letras Y Figuras National Painting Competition held at the Metropolitan Museum Manila “PANATA” “SEMI-FINALIST” (OIL BASED MEDIUM CATEGORY) Metrobank Foundation 19TH Young National Painters Painting Annual Art Competition “A PORTRAIT OF WAR” 1999: “SEMI-FINALIST” (OIL BASED CATEGORY) Metrobank Foundation 16th Young National Painter’s Painting Annual Art Competition “PROGRESYON II” “FINALIST” Winton and Newton Millennium International Art Competition (Philippines) held at Museo ng Maynila “THE MONUMENTS” 1997: “FINALIST” (OIL BASED CATEGORY) 30th Shell National Students Art Competition held at Galleria “PROGRESYON” 1995: “FINALIST” (OIL BASED CATEGORY) 28th Shell National Students Art Competition “BULONG-BULUNGAN” “FINALIST” (OIL BASED CATEGORY) 28th Shell National Students Art Competition “KUSINA NI ALING NENA” SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2007: “CROSSING BOUNDARIES” December 1-10, 2007 Art Space Glorieta 4 3rd Floor Makati City ` “ISCP EXHIBITION” ROOM 704 May 4 – 7 International Studio and Curatorial Program 323 west 39th st. NEW YORK, NY United States of America 2005: “UNDER ONE ROOF”, FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION, Bulwagang Fernando Amorsolo ( Small Gallery) CCP CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES Roxas Blvd. Pasay City NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 31, 2005 2003: “MUTINY” MFA Thesis Exhibition, Tanghalang Huseng Batute, CCP CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES Roxas Blvd. Pasay City PHILIPPINES. SEPTEMBER 20-27, 2003 SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2007: “THE MOST CURATORIAL BIENNIAL OF THE UNIVERSE” July 7 – August 11 APEXART GALLERY 291 church st. NEW YORK. NY United States of America TRIBUTE For Curator BOBI VALENZUELA Pasilyo Tolentino and Manansala Cultural Center of the Philippines CCP 2006 “UPGRADE” Young Contemporary Artists Series v.1 November 26 –January 15, 2007 PINTO Art Gallery Antipolo City “TUTOK DOS POR DOS”, December 2-30, 2006 BOSTON GALLERY Cubao Quezon City ”A QUESTION OF PERSPECTIVE” ACC ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL HONGKONG EXHIBITION October 26-31 Lee Garden Hongkong “OUTBOUND” Ateneo Art Awards August 1-7 North Court, Power Plant Mall and August 16 – September 21 Ateneo Art Gallery Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City “ART ZONE” League of Corporate Foundations CSR Expo Metrobank Foundation Market –Market , Taguig July 5, 2006 2005: “MOVEMENTS” held at Fort Ilocandia Ilocos August 19, 2005 2004: THE FIRST FILIPINO YOUTH CULTURAL EXPO, “GININTUANG SINING” held at the Kanlungan ng Sining Rizal Park Manila City October 24, 2004 THE FIRST EXHIBITION OF INTERNATIONAL ART EXPO KOREA held at the Convention Hall COEX Center Seoul, Korea Sept. 8-14, 2004 2003: “ONE BY ONE” Group Exhibit held at the AYALA MUSEUM Makati City 2001: “IN THE BEGINNING” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the Mezzanine Gallery Edsa Shangri-la Hotel Mandaluyong City 2000: “RESURRECTING THE PAST” held at the National Museum of the Philippines “CREATION RECREATED” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the Kaffe Sining Malate Manila “DE JA VU” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the Fontana Resort Clark Pampanga “WINDOWS OF TIME” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the Metro Gallery San Juan, Metro Manila “A DIG FROM THE PAST” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the APO View Hotel Davao City “UP INTO THE MILLENNIUM” held at the Alumni Center UP Diliman, Quezon City “ESCAPE FROM REALITY” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the Blind Tiger Bar and Gallery Quezon City 1999: “A PLAY OF INNOCENCE” by the 7th Day Art Group held at the MSG Gallery Quezon City 1998: “ALAY BANDILA” Department of Education, Culture and Sports held at DECS Meralco Pasig City “A WORLD OF OUR OWN” ANTA FOUNDATION held at the Glorieta Ayala, Makati City 1997: “THE ENTRAPMENT” 3 Man Exhibit held at the Artworks Gallery Marcos Highway Marikina City COMPETITION EXHIBITION 2006: PHILIPPINE ARTS AWARD 2006 Exhibition held at the National Museum of the Philippines 2003: 56th AAP Annual Art Competition Exhibition held at the GSIS Museo ng Sining Finance Center Roxas Blvd. Metro Manila 20th Young Painters Annual Art Competition Exhibition held at the Metrobank Plaza Makati City 2002: 7th Letras y Figuras Annual Painting Competition Exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum Roxas Blvd. Metro Manila 19th Young Painters Annual Art Competition Exhibition held at the Metrobank Plaza Makati City 2000: 1st Ancestral House Painting Competition Exhibition held at Heroes Hill Quezon City 16th Young Painters Annual Art Competition Exhibition held at the Metrobank Plaza Makati City 5th Letras y Figuras Annual Painting Competition Exhibition held at Philam Life Metro Manila Winton and Newton Worldwide Millennium Art Competition Exhibition held at the Museo ng Maynila 1997: 30th Shell National Students Art Competition Exhibition held at the Robinsons Galleria 1995: 28th Shell National Students Art Competition Exhibition held at the Mega Mall Mandaluyong City 1st Letras y Figuras Annual Painting Competition Exhibition held at Philam Life Metro Manila PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES June 2005 – Present ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I (UPIS) University of the Philippines Integrate School UP Diliman, Quezon City 2002- May 2005 INSTRUCTOR I ( FACULTY UPIS ) |
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| 未来的展览 | |
Group Exhibition Beijing Art Fair 2008 |
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