FRUITION
Featuring new works of young contemporary artist
WILFREDO ALICDAN
April 13 to 27, 2008
Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts
SINGAPORE
As the most basic unit of society, the family often extends the primary influence on the development of an artist. More so with Filipino painter Wilfredo Alicdan who hails from a social background where families are very closely-knit.
His forthcoming exhibition, entitled Fruition, the 1st Solo Exhibition of Wilfredo Alicdan in Singapore organized by www.ArtSentralAsia.com is a reflection of this reality. On exhibit at the Art Space of the Royal Plaza on Scotts, from April 13 to 27, 2008, he will be showcasing 14 artworks that interpret various themes revolving around the family.
“It's really very personal. Each painting is about the different aspects of family life as I know it – enjoying life as a family, achieving fulfillment, and just basically having fun with the family,” Alicdan enthused.
He, himself, comes from a large family with eight siblings. His father had 12 brothers and sisters. And though he had limited himself to only one child so far, memories of growing up in a large brood has made an impact in the style that he has come to develop.
StrumsOil on Canvas
36×36 inches / 3×3 feet
2008
GabayOil on Canvas
36×36 inches / 3×3 feet
2008
AngkasOil on Canvas
24×48 inches / 2×4 feet
2008
Rocking HorseOil on Canvas
36×36 inches / 3×3 feet
2008
PanganayOil on Canvas
36×36 inches / 3×3 feet
2008
Jubilee SongOil on Canvas
36×34 inches
2008
CrescendoOil on Canvas
24×48 inches
2008
Rock StarOil on Canvas
3×4 feet
2008
Free ThrowOil on Canvas
30×48 inches
2008
Dancing CelebrationOil on Canvas
2×3 feet
2008
RevelOil on Canvas
30×48 inches
2008
The Good NewsOil on Canvas
12×36 inches
2008
RefillOil on Canvas
12×48 inches
2008
YipeeOil on Canvas
12×36 inches
2008
Alicdan's works, he explained, has been influenced by the geometric styling of the Philippines' National Artist Arturo Luz. But while the latter has explored the sharp edges of corners and straight lines, Alicdan has chosen to delve into the rounder side – incorporating circles heavily into his pieces.
In a way, his art follows a certain pattern. It begins with a solid background followed by dominant black circles to represent the heads of his faceless human figures. The large, rounded bodies make up the rest of the space – often drawn as a tight unit affirming the close family ties prevalent in Philippine society.
Apart from the rounded figures, however, it is the vivid colors that Alicdan uses which make his works extremely easy to identify even from a distance. The colors, he explained, serves as a counterpoint to the solid black circles that represent the heads. He added that the most critical color choice is the very first – the solid background. It often dictates the colors that will follow next. Furthermore, the colors also soften the harshness of the perfect circles.
A Fine Arts graduate from the Philippine Women's University under the tutelage of Ibarra Dela Rosa, Alicdan's style has truly evolved from his earlier attempts about two decades ago. His works are cleaner, tighter, more focused, and truly breath-taking to behold. Indeed, his labors have born fruit in more ways than one.
“FRUITION,” Wilfredo Alicdan's 1st Solo Exhibition in Singapore is brought to you by www.ArtSentralAsia.com and supported by PSA International, Larasati Auctioneers, Unilever Asia, www.GoodNewsPilipinas.com, Asian Art News and the Charlton Media Group. For more info log on to www.ArtSentralAsia.com, email us at artsentralasia@yahoo.com or call us at +65 97344839.
