PROPERTY FROM THE ROMAN CRUZ COLLECTION

Provenance: Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist

ABOUT THE WORK

Widely acclaimed sculptor Eduardo Castrillo’s monumental works—from the historical to religious monuments such as the Virgin Mary at La Loma Cemetery and the Pieta at Loyola Memorial Park—can be found around Manila and landmarks in the Visayas and Mindanao. Celebrated as an avant-garde artist to this day, Castrillo is known for his explorations on materials beyond brass and bronze and for producing functional art such as sculptured doors, trophies, medals, sculpture-couture, and architectural sculptures. More than creating imposing brass or bronze monuments, Castrillo also worked on sculptures of smaller scale, both abstract and figurative. Unknown to many, in particular, he created religious sculptures such as crucifixes as a testament to his faith, which were exhibited at the Galerie Joaquin in 2015. These works were noted as inspired by Pope Francis’ visit in the Philippines. In this crucifix piece, Castrillo shows not only his unwavering faith but also his mastery of manipulating material as he rendered the figure of Christ through a modernist perspective. Considered an altarpiece or a stand-alone sculptural centerpiece, this sculpture also shows sculptural dramatics often noted by various critics on the seminal modernist sculptor’s masterpieces.