Provenance: * This lot is sold to benefit the Asian Cultural Council

ABOUT THE WORK

One of the leading voices of the Philippine contemporary art scene, the critical acclaim surrounding visual artist Anton Del Castillo is not without rhyme nor reason. Del Castillo’s works often concern themselves with contemporary critiques of modern life coupled with an extensive understanding of the nuances that govern. Thus, his subjects often find themselves juxtaposed between opposing fronts, such as conflict and peace, equality and injustice, and life and death. By doing so, Del Castillo offers us an effective critique that is urgent yet timeless. But, it is not only his content that draws praise, but his use of materials as well. Though Del Castillo is famed for his iconic use of gold, he has since branched out not only to different materials, but different media as well. This resin sculpture by the artist features a woman wearing a gas mask, another Del Castillo stapel, riding a scooter. Titled Get Away the work seemingly expresses the liberating feeling of emancipation, especially when one drops the burden of societal and cultural expectations. This idea is showcased through casual garb of the woman that hints towards a casual but undoubtedly pivotal momentary escape from the trials and tribulations of life itself.