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under the Marcos dictatorship, Castrillo was considered to be the most avant-garde sculptor in the
Philippines. 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
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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
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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
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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.
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Castrillo's early years were marked by adversity and challenges. 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. He found his place however after he entered the
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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. The year was 1964.
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Several of
Castrillo's most important works are monumental sculptures commemorating Filipino historical events or personalities, including Rajah Sulayman (1976), the
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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,
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in Manila, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts. Looking for work following his graduation, he approached Levy
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Castrillo broke onto the
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included freestanding abstract pieces, functional art pieces, art jewelry, body sculptures and liturgical art.
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Green and Gold Artist Award, Far Eastern University, 1998
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One-Man Show, Agra Gallery, Washington DC, USA, 1973
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702:Beyond Art
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169:Holy Week
165:zarzuelas
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