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{{short description|Filipino sculptor (1942–2016)}}
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'''Eduardo De Los Santos Castrillo (1942 - )''' Is a Multi Awarded Filipino Sculptor. He was born on October 31,1942 in Santa Ana, Manila. He is the Youngest of Five Children of Santiago Silva Castrillo, a Jeweler, and Magdalena De Los Santos, a leading Actress of Zarzuelas and Holy Week Pageants in Makati.
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| movement = Eduardo Castrillo pioneered his own constructivism style of sculpture. He also pioneered the use of materials, and the combination of materials in modern art expressionism in the Philippines. His deliberate contribution to Philippine Public Art and aim of making art available outside of galleries and museums paved the way for modern public art in the country.
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'''Eduardo de los Santos Castrillo''' (October 31, 1942 – May 18, 2016) was a renowned Filipino sculptor.


== INTRODUCTION ==
==Early life==
Eduardo Castrillo, commonly known as 'Ed', was born in [[Santa Ana, Manila|Santa Ana]], [[City of Greater Manila]] (now part of [[Manila]]), [[Philippines]], on October 31, 1942, the youngest of five children to Santiago Silva Castrillo and Magdalena De los Santos. His father worked as a jeweler, while his mother was a leading actress in [[zarzuelas]] and [[Holy Week]] pageants.


Castrillo's early years were marked by adversity and challenges.<ref name=":0">Carlomar Daoana, “A Monumental Life”. ''Art+ Magazine'', 5 October 2016.</ref> His mother died when he was not yet two, he changed schools several times, and he was depressed as a teenager to the point of being suicidal.<ref name=":0" /> He found his place however after he entered the [[University of Santo Tomas]] in Manila, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts. Looking for work following his graduation, he approached Levy Hermanos, the owner of the well-known ''La Estrella del Norte'' studio in Manila. Hermanos challenged him to design a piece of jewelry then and there. Castrillo responded by producing seven studies, in full color, within twenty minutes. He was hired on the spot as a jewelry designer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Dale Dennis David et al. ''Filipino Pride''. Manila, Philippines: Filipino Matters, 2009, p. 56.</ref> The year was 1964.
In 1964, a European Swiss designer and jewellery store owner of Estrella del Norte (a shop for the illustrious and wealthy whose main branch was in Paris) in the Philippines invited a young juvenile delinquent to design jewellery on the spot. In twenty minutes, the young man finished seven designs in full color. The European was astounded by the output, signed the young man in to work at his shop with the instruction to create anything he wanted and never to follow the trend.


==Professional career==
This fateful meeting begun the career of one of Asia's most progressive and original sculptors, Eduardo Castrillo. One instant, he was a youth unsure of what to do with himself; the next, he was a celebrated sculptor. Castrillo never formally studied sculpture. His formal art schooling was limited to commercial advertising art. (When in later years he chose to further his studies after gaining recognition as a sculptor, he took up architectural subjects rather than art courses).
Castrillo broke onto the Filipino arts scene in 1966, when he held his first one-man show at the Northern Motors showroom in [[Makati]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]]. That same year, his first major public sculptures were unveiled – “The Virgin” at [[La Loma Cemetery]] and “Youth's Cry of Defiance” in [[Fort Santiago]], Manila. During the 1970s, the height of [[Martial Law]] under the Marcos dictatorship, Castrillo was considered to be the most avant-garde sculptor in the Philippines.<ref name=":0" /> By the 1980s, Castrillo's reputation as a leading artist in his country was beyond dispute. He traveled extensively abroad on cultural visits, giving lectures and conducting research into the origins of early Filipino art.


Castrillo's main medium was metal, especially brass, bronze and steel, from which he created sculptures by hammering, cutting and welding, with the help of a group of assistants. He also incorporated other materials into his works, including wood, plastic, plexiglass, ivory and even neon lights. His ''oeuvre'' included freestanding abstract pieces, functional art pieces, art jewelry, body sculptures and liturgical art.
In 1966, Castrillo broke into the contemporary art scene in an exhibition that caused a stir as critics had difficulty categorizing the range of his works. That year also marked the beginning of the trail of collectors to his atelier and international opportunities. Five years later, at the age of twenty-nine he would be receive the city's highest art award The Araw ng Maynila Centennial Award, the Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award, and the outstanding Makati Resident Award as well as the nation's top award, the Republic Cultural Heritage Award bestowed on artists of national prominence. Then too he was sent as the countries representative to the Paris Beinnale and following thereafter to the Venice Biennale. Castrillo was awed by seeing European refinement in traditional and modern art and was convinced that some of his techniques were not being used in Europe, particularly embossed copper and constructed and welded brass.


As well as being avant-garde, he was known as a nationalist and for his commitment to the Filipino people. As he told an interviewer from the American news agency, [[the Associated Press]]:
From his entry into art through the metier of the intricacies of jewellery design, Castrillo moved from strength to strength creating monuments, reliefs, gallery pieces, objects d'art and theatre sets. But always he would return to creating his jewellery, the roots and wellspring of his larger works in welded brass.


{{quote|Whenever I am doing a big commission, or big art work, particularly in the Philippines, I put myself, I put my artistry aside, and I deal more and I feel more as a social being. A social being that has a responsibility of educating, or orienting the great number of people, because primarily I think that is the thing that we lack around here. For, it is so common among us [Filipinos] to look up to a foreign talent….<ref>RR7449B Art A Filipino Called Castrillo. ''AP Archive''. (undated video, probably 1970s). (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNf0xJaH0EY). Accessed 5 July 2018.</ref> }}
== Awards ==

Several of Castrillo's most important works are monumental sculptures commemorating Filipino historical events or personalities, including Rajah Sulayman (1976), the [[People Power Monument]] (1993), The Battle of Zapote Bridge (1997) and the [[Bonifacio Shrine]] (1998).
Thirteenth Artist Award of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1970

Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971
Outside of the Philippines, his sculptures can be found in France, Singapore, Malaysia and Guam, among other places.<ref name=":1" />
Araw ng Maynila Centennial Award, 1971

Ten Outstanding Young Men Award, 1971
Castrillo served at one time as the head of the [[Art Association of the Philippines]].<ref>“Art Community Mourns Passing of Sculptor Eduardo Castrillo”, ''GMA News'', 20 May 2016.</ref>
Outstanding Makati Resident Award, 1971

Outstanding Sta. Ana Resident Award, 1974
==Death==
Outstanding Son of Binan Award, Maduro Club, 1980
Eduardo Castrillo died of cancer on May 18, 2016, at the [[Asian Hospital and Medical Center]] in [[Alabang]], [[Muntinlupa]], Metro Manila.<ref>{{Cite news |last= Zulueta |first= Lito |url= https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/229022/ed-castrillo-monuments-builder-73/ |title= Monuments Builder Ed Castrillo Passes Away; 73 |work= [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |publisher= [[Inquirer Group of Companies]] |location= [[Makati]] |date= 18 May 2016 |access-date= 31 May 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240229175906/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/229022/ed-castrillo-monuments-builder-73/ |archive-date= 29 February 2024 |url-status= live }}.</ref>
Outstanding Son of Laguna Award, Laguna Lion's Club, 1981

Adopted Son of Cebu, Charter Day of Cebu, 1996
==Awards==
Green and Gold Artist Award, Far Eastern University, 1998
*Honorable Mention, 18th AAP Annual Sculpture Division, 1967
Most Outsdtanding Citizen Award of Quezon City, Quezon City Foundation Day 2003
*Major Award (1 of 4) for ''Death Touch of Joy'', 1st National Sculpture Exhibition, 1968
*13th Artist Award of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1970
*Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971
*Araw ng Maynila Centennial Award, 1971
*Ten Outstanding Young Men Award, 1971
*Outstanding Makati Resident Award, 1971
*Outstanding Sta. Ana Resident Award, 1974
*Outstanding Son of Binan Award, Maduro Club, 1980
*Outstanding Son of Laguna Award, Laguna Lion's Club, 1981
*Adopted Son of Cebu, Charter Day of Cebu, 1996
*Green and Gold Artist Award, Far Eastern University, 1998
*Most Outstanding Citizen Award of Quezon City, Quezon City Foundation Day, 2003
*Helping Citizen Award of Imus City, Imus Recognition Day, 2005

Despite his importance to the Philippine art world and the visibility of his major works, Eduardo Castrillo was never named a [[National Artist of the Philippines]] – a fact that one arts observer proclaimed was “nothing short of a scandal”.<ref name=":0" />

==Shows (partial listing)==
*One-Man Show, Northern Motors Showroom, Makati, 1966
*One-Man Show, Hilton Art Center, Manila, 1969
*One-Man Show, Luz Gallery, Makati, 1969
*One-Man Show, Solidaridad, 1971
*One-Man Show, Gelerie Bleue, 1971
*One-Man Show, Agra Gallery, Washington DC, USA, 1973
*One-Man Show, Plaza Hotel, New York City, USA, 1973
*One-Man Show, Via de Parigi, Palm Beach, USA, 1973
*One-Man Show, Gallery 99, Rome, Italy, 1973
*One-Man Show, Impressions Gallery, 1974
*One-Man Show, Sanctuary Gallery, 1974

==Major works==
*The Virgin (1966), [[La Loma Cemetery]], Metro Manila
*Youth's Cry of Defiance (1966), [[Fort Santiago]], [[Intramuros]], Metro Manila
*Fate of the Oppressed (1971)
*Consolidated Growth through Education (1974), [[Polytechnic University of the Philippines]], [[Santa Mesa, Manila|Santa Mesa]], Metro Manila
*Spirit of Pinaglabanan (1974), [[San Juan, Metro Manila|San Juan]], Metro Manila
*The Redemption (1974), Loyola Memorial Park, [[Marikina]], Metro Manila
*Pagbubungkas (1975), [[Philippine Heart Center]], [[Quezon City]], Metro Manila
*Rajah Sulayman (1976), [[Plaza Rajah Sulayman]], [[Malate, Manila|Malate]], Metro Manila
*Paghimud-os (1975), Bacolod Capitol Lagoon, [[Bacolod]]
*Mag-Ilusyon (1976), Kalayaan Park (formerly Ferdinand-Imelda Park), [[Legazpi City, Albay|Legazpi City]], [[Albay]]
*The Redemption (1977), Metrobank Plaza, [[Makati]], Metro Manila
*Cry of Tondo (1978), [[Plaza Moriones]], [[Tondo, Manila|Tondo]], Metro Manila
*Inang Bayan (1992), [[Bantayog ng mga Bayani]], [[Diliman]], Quezon City, Metro Manila
*[[People Power Monument]] (1993) along [[Epifanio De los Santos Avenue]] in Quezon City, Metro Manila
*The Heritage of Cebu (1995), [[Cebu City]]
*Battle of Zapote Bridge (1997), [[Las Piñas]]
*[[Bonifacio and the Katipunan Revolution Monument]] (1998), beside [[Manila City Hall]], Metro Manila
*Beyond Broadcasting (2000), [[GMA Network Center]], Quezon City, Metro Manila
*Golden Tribute to the History of Cebu (2012), Insular Life Cebu Business Center, [[Cebu Business Park]], Cebu City
*[[Mother of All Asia–Tower of Peace]] (2014), [[Batangas]]
*San Juan Bautista (2015), Plaza Carriedo, [[Quiapo Church]], Metro Manila
*Execution of Rizal, [[Rizal Park]], Metro Manila
*Ang Mga Bisig, [[Philippine International Convention Center]], Metro Manila

==References==
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==See also==
Paras-Perez, Rodolfo. ''Beyond Art''. Manila, Philippines: Vera-Reyes, 1975. (documentation of the "''Huling Hapunan''", the depiction of the Last Supper with Christ and the Twelve Apostles, a large-scale sculpture project of Eduardo Castrillo)

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Latest revision as of 04:26, 31 May 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de los Santos and the surname or paternal family name is Castrillo.

Eduardo Castrillo
Born
Eduardo de los Santos Castrillo

(1942-10-31)October 31, 1942
Santa Ana, City of Greater Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedMay 18, 2016(2016-05-18) (aged 73)
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Known forSculptor and artist
MovementEduardo Castrillo pioneered his own constructivism style of sculpture. He also pioneered the use of materials, and the combination of materials in modern art expressionism in the Philippines. His deliberate contribution to Philippine Public Art and aim of making art available outside of galleries and museums paved the way for modern public art in the country.

Eduardo de los Santos Castrillo (October 31, 1942 – May 18, 2016) was a renowned Filipino sculptor.

Early life

[edit]

Eduardo Castrillo, commonly known as 'Ed', was born in Santa Ana, City of Greater Manila (now part of Manila), Philippines, on October 31, 1942, the youngest of five children to Santiago Silva Castrillo and Magdalena De los Santos. His father worked as a jeweler, while his mother was a leading actress in zarzuelas and Holy Week pageants.

Castrillo's early years were marked by adversity and challenges.[1] His mother died when he was not yet two, he changed schools several times, and he was depressed as a teenager to the point of being suicidal.[1] He found his place however after he entered the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts. Looking for work following his graduation, he approached Levy Hermanos, the owner of the well-known La Estrella del Norte studio in Manila. Hermanos challenged him to design a piece of jewelry then and there. Castrillo responded by producing seven studies, in full color, within twenty minutes. He was hired on the spot as a jewelry designer.[1][2] The year was 1964.

Professional career

[edit]

Castrillo broke onto the Filipino arts scene in 1966, when he held his first one-man show at the Northern Motors showroom in Makati, Rizal. That same year, his first major public sculptures were unveiled – “The Virgin” at La Loma Cemetery and “Youth's Cry of Defiance” in Fort Santiago, Manila. During the 1970s, the height of Martial Law under the Marcos dictatorship, Castrillo was considered to be the most avant-garde sculptor in the Philippines.[1] By the 1980s, Castrillo's reputation as a leading artist in his country was beyond dispute. He traveled extensively abroad on cultural visits, giving lectures and conducting research into the origins of early Filipino art.

Castrillo's main medium was metal, especially brass, bronze and steel, from which he created sculptures by hammering, cutting and welding, with the help of a group of assistants. He also incorporated other materials into his works, including wood, plastic, plexiglass, ivory and even neon lights. His oeuvre included freestanding abstract pieces, functional art pieces, art jewelry, body sculptures and liturgical art.

As well as being avant-garde, he was known as a nationalist and for his commitment to the Filipino people. As he told an interviewer from the American news agency, the Associated Press:

Whenever I am doing a big commission, or big art work, particularly in the Philippines, I put myself, I put my artistry aside, and I deal more and I feel more as a social being. A social being that has a responsibility of educating, or orienting the great number of people, because primarily I think that is the thing that we lack around here. For, it is so common among us [Filipinos] to look up to a foreign talent….[3]

Several of Castrillo's most important works are monumental sculptures commemorating Filipino historical events or personalities, including Rajah Sulayman (1976), the People Power Monument (1993), The Battle of Zapote Bridge (1997) and the Bonifacio Shrine (1998).

Outside of the Philippines, his sculptures can be found in France, Singapore, Malaysia and Guam, among other places.[2]

Castrillo served at one time as the head of the Art Association of the Philippines.[4]

Death

[edit]

Eduardo Castrillo died of cancer on May 18, 2016, at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila.[5]

Awards

[edit]
  • Honorable Mention, 18th AAP Annual Sculpture Division, 1967
  • Major Award (1 of 4) for Death Touch of Joy, 1st National Sculpture Exhibition, 1968
  • 13th Artist Award of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1970
  • Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971
  • Araw ng Maynila Centennial Award, 1971
  • Ten Outstanding Young Men Award, 1971
  • Outstanding Makati Resident Award, 1971
  • Outstanding Sta. Ana Resident Award, 1974
  • Outstanding Son of Binan Award, Maduro Club, 1980
  • Outstanding Son of Laguna Award, Laguna Lion's Club, 1981
  • Adopted Son of Cebu, Charter Day of Cebu, 1996
  • Green and Gold Artist Award, Far Eastern University, 1998
  • Most Outstanding Citizen Award of Quezon City, Quezon City Foundation Day, 2003
  • Helping Citizen Award of Imus City, Imus Recognition Day, 2005

Despite his importance to the Philippine art world and the visibility of his major works, Eduardo Castrillo was never named a National Artist of the Philippines – a fact that one arts observer proclaimed was “nothing short of a scandal”.[1]

Shows (partial listing)

[edit]
  • One-Man Show, Northern Motors Showroom, Makati, 1966
  • One-Man Show, Hilton Art Center, Manila, 1969
  • One-Man Show, Luz Gallery, Makati, 1969
  • One-Man Show, Solidaridad, 1971
  • One-Man Show, Gelerie Bleue, 1971
  • One-Man Show, Agra Gallery, Washington DC, USA, 1973
  • One-Man Show, Plaza Hotel, New York City, USA, 1973
  • One-Man Show, Via de Parigi, Palm Beach, USA, 1973
  • One-Man Show, Gallery 99, Rome, Italy, 1973
  • One-Man Show, Impressions Gallery, 1974
  • One-Man Show, Sanctuary Gallery, 1974

Major works

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e Carlomar Daoana, “A Monumental Life”. Art+ Magazine, 5 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b Dale Dennis David et al. Filipino Pride. Manila, Philippines: Filipino Matters, 2009, p. 56.
  3. ^ RR7449B Art A Filipino Called Castrillo. AP Archive. (undated video, probably 1970s). (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNf0xJaH0EY). Accessed 5 July 2018.
  4. ^ “Art Community Mourns Passing of Sculptor Eduardo Castrillo”, GMA News, 20 May 2016.
  5. ^ Zulueta, Lito (May 18, 2016). "Monuments Builder Ed Castrillo Passes Away; 73". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Makati: Inquirer Group of Companies. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024..

See also

[edit]

Paras-Perez, Rodolfo. Beyond Art. Manila, Philippines: Vera-Reyes, 1975. (documentation of the "Huling Hapunan", the depiction of the Last Supper with Christ and the Twelve Apostles, a large-scale sculpture project of Eduardo Castrillo)

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