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Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider Sculptor Karen Castrillo-Villaseñor launches first solo exhibit

Sculptor Karen Castrillo-Villaseñor launches first solo exhibit

Published Feb 21, 2023 04:12 pm

Both gallery and artist hope to evoke female empowerment through art

In time for Women’s Month this coming March, metal sculptor Karen Castrillo-Villaseñor will launch her first solo exhibit, “Glamorosa,” at The Artologist Gallery at the Shangri-la Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. The show will start this coming March 9, 2023, and end on the 19th.

Castrillo-Villaseñor hails from the renowned Castrillo family. Her father, Ronald, and grandfather were two of the pioneers of sculpted brass artistry in the Philippines. Indeed, she recalls that at a young age, she was already exposed to “deafening sounds of tools hitting the surface of metal” as her father created art.

"Growing up in a family of artists, My Lolo’s and dad’s works are like my everyday breakfast. I have seen how their art pieces are uniquely hand-crafted with all masculinity as metal needs strength to soften," Castrillo-Villaseñor shares.

She eventually fell in love with metal sculpting herself, and officially started her apprenticeship under her father’s tutelage. In March 2021, both master and apprentice collaborated on their first art exhibit entitled "Shaping Wonders & Dreams."

Women Empowerment

"Being a sculptor in a male dominated field and being exposed to the collector’s requests for femininity in some commissioned works, it has become a challenge for me to soften the stubborn metal," Castrillo-Villaseñor added. "I was able to develop more of my skill and the passion to uniquely continue the Castrillo’s legacy and build a name for the Villaseñor as my husband has been one of my best critics and inspiration."

The exhibit is also well-timed to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. The Glamorosa Art Exhibit, which is organized by The Artologist Gallery, is happening from March 1 to 5 and 9 to 19 at Shangri-La Plaza Mall’s Grand and East Atriums, respectively. The exhibit will feature 15 metal artworks depicting the beauty and strength of women.

"I chose copper because for me it symbolizes my femininity, it is me," the artist points out. "Copper being an extremely good conductor, it is a reflection of my art pieces that are able to adapt in every situation in their best way. It is unique in such a way that it is not just used as it is, but bent and welded together despite their different characteristics to become one masterpiece."

The "Glamorosa" art exhibit is happening from March 1 to 5 at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall Grand Atrium in Mandaluyong City, and March 9-19 at the mall’s East Atrium. The artist reception is on March 2 (Thursday), 5 p.m. For more information, contact The Artologist Gallery at (02) 8696-3244, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.theartologist.net.

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