Victor Espinosa (Bong Espinosa)
THE MAKING OF A FUTURE LEGEND
About VICTOR bong espinosa:
I'm a raw, home-grown talent that evolved into one of the finest mixed multi-media artist in Dvaao and Philippines. I have captured tropical colors and compositions in my art which are manifestive of my love and respect for the ethnic. I intuitively experimented using remarkable tools such as melted glue sticks in developing a style that is very modern yet so pristinely native in appearance. Astonishingly, my compositions at times transcend to the cultural as colors seem to swirl and flow on ancient Mystical patterns that switch one’s consciousness from the mundane to the spiritual realms. I had mounted numerous Solo expositions and has participated in various group art exhibitions and competitions here and abroad.
I also Considered myself a consistent Finalist in different local and international art competitions, some of which are launched in the internet. I first made international impact in 2002 when I became a Finalist in the International Symbolists Juried Art show in Canada . Followed by a repeated feat In the 9th & 10th launchings of the Internet International Art and Photo Contests in Japan , 2003 and 20'04. My imaginative pen and ink drawings were also chosen from amongst the 40 emerging International artists in the 'Phases of Eve' An interpretation of the female ideals. A fine art multimedia show presented by Art Fix International, USA 2006.
I also had two artworks chosen in the BTB 'Beyond the Barrelman' Juried International Show-Chicago , USA . 2005. In 2007 I had my works exhibited in “Time Frames” Cross-culture exhibit in Washington DC. And the artwork “Daba-daba” was selected and published in the year 2007 Artwanted and Artslam table Calendar. I had my year-ender submissions in 2007 to the North America Small works Sale and Exhibition, wherein One of my Hinterland Nature series was chosen.
My first US group show was with the Artisthood “5 artists, 5 journeys” Exhibition at the Philippine Consular office in Manhattan New York, last 2006.
In 2008 I received a partially funded Artist Residency at the Vermont Studio Center, in Johnson VT. Under the Asian Artist Residency and Fellowship Program. In which I was awarded a Travel Grant and accreditation from the National Commission on Culture and the Arts-Philippines thru the Artists in Excellence Support Programs for the Young artists.
I had my First Studio works and Exhibition at the Barbara White Studios in Vermont Studio Center. After that I mounted my Second solo show in Orange, New Jersey under the sponsorship of a retired Education technocrat in the person of Dr. Loretta Osakwe.
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VICTOR "bong" ESPINOSA[b.1972]is a self-taught professional artist from the school of Life. Studied Architecture in the University of Mindanao, Philippines. Prize winner in various Inter school art competitions. an "Artist of the year awardee" in High school level. Lived and worked in a Manila based multi-Advertizing Agency from 1992-96 simultaneously. Back in his homeland, Davao and Active in the community art organizations. A founding member of: Lakbay-Diwa artists collective ( a local Social Realists art group), Past officer of the umbrella group Davao Artists Foundation DAFI and the latest reputable loose-group "Artisthood" with founding members in the US and in the Philippines. Participated in some various art workshops. Involved in numerous local, national and international art gatherings and congresses, has attended several symposiums. Has participated in various group exhibitions since 1988 up to the present. Project organizer/facilitator to the "Pandayan" streetchildren skills enrichment workshop in 3-cities in Mindanao funded by the NCCA.
Bong Espinosa as a Self-taught artist:
"Throughout history there have been artists who created without the benefit of formal training. However, for many centuries, the dominance of the European art academies obscured the work of these self-taught artists, who were judged to be inept and inferior. Only at the dawn of the 20th century, when artists began to rebel against the academies, did self-taught art suddenly receive serious attention from the mainstream art-world. Artists like Picasso and Kandinsky felt that trained artists were inevitably corrupted by their schooling, and that self-taught artists were purer and potentially greater. In the wake of this support from important modern artists, collectors, dealers and scholars developed a sustained interest in self-taught art"
Espinosa, a simple family man in terms of character & lifestyle; lives and works in Davao City,Philippines. Through his eccentricity he has unintentionaly achieved what other artists try so hard to project- "an Air of Mystery"..
