Wilfredo Alicdan

Wilfredo Alicdan (born February 22, 1965 in Dasmariñas, Cavite)[2][1] is a Filipino figurative artist.[5][6][7][8][9] His works are distinguished by their quaint and geometric folk representations, populated by rounded stylized figures usually engaged in traditional and rural activities.[10][2]

Wilfredo Alicdan
Born (1965-02-22) February 22, 1965[1][2]
Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines[3]
NationalityFilipino
Alma materPhilippine Women's University
OccupationArtist
Years active1992–present
Known forPainting
Notable work
UNICEF greeting cards[4][2]

Education

Alicdan graduated elementary school in 1978 from Francisco E. Barzaga Memorial School in Dasmariñas. He graduated high school from Immaculate Conception Academy in 1982 with a gold medal for "Artist of the Year" award. He studied fine arts in the Philippine Women's University from 1983 to 1986.[10]

Career

Alicdan is a founding member of the Anting-Anting Group of Artists.[5] He supports UNICEF which reproduces his art works as greeting cards for the benefit of children around the world.[11][12][13] He also represented the Philippines in RENGA (Linked-Image) Project in 2003.[14] In 2017, he participated in Art and Advocacy, an art auction for B-Aware, a Hepatitis B awareness campaign by the Hepatology Society of the Philippines.[15][16]

Some of his most famous works are displayed in various places in his hometown of Dasmariñas, including the DASCA Building,[17] Pagamutan ng Dasmariñas, Volet's Hotel and Resort, and Sari Cafe.[18]

Solo exhibitions

Alicdan had multiple exhibitions in the Philippines and Singapore.[1]

Group exhibitions

Alicdan also had multiple group exhibitions with Anting-Anting and various other artists in other cities around the world.[1]

Awards

In 2005, he was awarded the Gawad Pagpapahalaga sa mga Natatanging Mamamayan ng Dasmariñas for Fine Arts, and in 2007 was awarded the 5th General Emilio Aguinaldo Outstanding Achievement Award for Visual Arts.[14]

Personal life

Alicdan is the oldest of eight children.[29] He is married.[12] He is fluent in both English and Filipino.

References
  1. Department of Education, Philippines. "ADVISORY No.27, s. 2073" (PDF). Department of Education, Philippines. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  2. Cortés, José (December 1, 2014). "Unicef y Wilfredo Alicdan". Sellos Ficción (in Spanish). Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  3. "Люди из геометрических фигур". Risunoc.com (in Russian). Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  4. "Art shorts: Gallery opens at SM Aura, CCP tours". ABS-CBN News. October 23, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  5. Laterza, Maria. "Wilfredo Alicdan ~ Figurative Painter". Tutt' Art. Tutt' Art. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  6. "Wilfredo Alicdan Filipino Figurative painter". Jigidi. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  7. "Wilfredo Alicdan". A Jurubeba Cultural (in Portuguese). Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  8. "Figurativas Pinturas de Wilfredo Alicdan". Mas Powerpoint (in Spanish). Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  9. de la Paz, Christiane. "The Filipino Artists of the 17th Century to the Present Day" (PDF). Artes de las Filipinas. Artes de las Filipinas. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  10. "Wilfredo Alicdan". Artodyssey. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  11. "UNICEF Christmas Collection 2006" (PDF). UNICEF Philippines. United Nations Children's Fund. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  12. "Pinoy UNICEF artist in solo Singapore exhibit". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN News. April 16, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  13. Rodriguez, Federico. "Wilfredo Alicdan, Un Arte Generoso". El Encanto Oculto de la Vida (in Spanish). Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  14. "#PaghilomArtCampAndFestival2017". Facebook (in Filipino). Paghilom. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  15. Jambora, Anne (January 17, 2017). "Forget the stigma–Hepa B is deadly but preventable". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  16. "Art & Advocacy: A Silent Auction". Publitas.com. January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  17. Baniquet, R. "PGMA walks past the painting of multi-awarded painter Wilfredo Alicdan". Balita.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  18. "Sari Cafe – Dasma Bayan Branch". Facebook. Sari Cafe. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  19. "Gus Albor at Alliance Française de Manille". Philstar. December 1, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  20. "Unplugged Ceremony". Artslant. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  21. "Galerie Anna opens "Ni Hao" art exhibit". Philstar. Philstar. January 31, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  22. "Art lovers' new abode". The Manila Times. October 26, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  23. "Through the Palette's Eye exhibit goes to CCP". Lebanon Art. Lebanon Art. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  24. "UP Centennial Artists at Gateway Mall". Philstar. Philstar. December 15, 2008. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  25. "Salvation History" (PDF). Tin-aw Art Gallery. Tin-aw Art Gallery. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  26. "'Iskwalado' at SM Art Center". Philstar. Philstar. December 7, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  27. "'Iskwalado' at SM Art Center". PressReader. The Philippine Star. December 7, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  28. "National Arts Month 2017 presents Pamana Group Exhibit". De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. Museo de La Salle. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  29. "Art Elements Asian Gallery opens at SM Aura". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 27, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
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