About the Event
An artist has many foundations in which to anchor his or her work. Nixxio and Ovvian Castrillo, sculptors and children of the late Eduardo Castrillo have chosen to anchor their practices to that of their father. More than a passing on of techniques, there is also a physical aspect to this anchor, as they also use the same Cavite studio that their late father used.
In this manner, Eduardo Castrillo - whose monuments are scattered throughout Manila – can live forever through his children. But it is also telling how Castrillo also saw Nixxio and Ovvian as his own anchor. Through their works, they are preserving Castrillo’s legacy as a pioneering and visionary artist, and reminding people about the immensity of Castrillo’s achievements. But through his inspiration, Nixxio and Ovvian carve out a path as artists in their own right—and their success is perhaps the ultimate honor they can bestow on their father.
The two sculptors come together in a joint exhibition at Galerie Joaquin which opens on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 at 6 p.m. and runs until September 30. Entitled “Anchor: Homage to Eduardo Castrillo,” the exhibition honors the late Eduardo Castrillo through the unique individual sculptural practices of his children.
Galerie Joaquin is located at 371 P. Guevarra Street, corner Montessori Lane, Addition Hills, San Juan. They may be reached through their landline at +632-723-9418, or email at info@galeriejoaquin.com.