Accompanied by a certificate issued by The Provenance Gallery
International, Inc. and signed by the artist confirming the
authenticity of this lot

Exhibited:
Provenance Gallery, VOID, Taguig City, July 5 - 29, 2018

ABOUT THE WORK

Critically acclaimed and highly sought after for his unique use of materials and mastery of his craft, visual artist Anton Del Castillo is among the country’s most celebrated in contemporary art. A local of Tondo, Manila, Del Castillo earned his formal training in the arts at the University of the Philippines’ School of Fine arts where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Fine Arts. Del Castillo’s career took off during his first show titled Under One Roof which was held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He has since participated in over 60 group exhibitions and mounted 21 solo exhibitions all over the globe. He has also received numerous awards and accolades, including the Schoeni Prize at the Sovereign Asian Art Competition, a finalist position at the Oita Sculpture Competition, and a grant from the Asian Cultural Council. Among the most striking facets of Del Castillo’s works is his predominant use of gold. Though often utilized as the background for his subject-matter, the inherent luster and shine of gold always makes itself apparent to even the most passive of viewers. Such a style is no small feat, given that gold is not only a tricky substance to work with, but a color that requires a keen eye to utilize effectively. Despite this, Del Castillo’s works never fail to allure its viewers with its gilded mystique.