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Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo (Adec): Poetess & Visual Artist
Written by Jennifer Bichara
Arlene de Castro-Añonuevo or "Adecastroan" is a poet and thinker who wielded the paintbrush or pencil as passionately as she did the pen. She is a versatile gifted artist who occupied many creative realms that provided reciprocal sources of inspiration. She can easily shift from one style to another from realism, impressionism, expressionism, surrealism, and abstract. She brings her variety of eclectic style and her attention to the finer details of the painting, the use of allegory, the story and emotion she conveys in each of her work that invites the viewer to explore the depths of her subject and have a glimpse of her soul as an artist. She further augments the countenance of her art by using a broad range of medium from pastel, watercolor, oil, and acrylic on paper and canvas. Then, her words follow her paintings, as a poetess who creates a poem in response to her work of art, her words become a way of seeing—a collaboration within the conversation.
"I have a very creative mind, and often the products of my creative mind manifest first in my dreams," as quoted in INQUIRER.net.
Art was always part of Adecastroan's life, her childhood hours spent sketching and drawing instead of playing. Native of the rustic town Iba, Zambales by Carlos Gonzales de Castro, a Zambaleno of Spanish descent and Estela Sy Loria, his Chinese-mestiza wife from Pangasinan. Her patriarchal roots in this place can be traced as far back as the time of revolutionary patriot "Andres de Castro Bonifacio," whose mother Catalina who hails from barrio Dirita, is her great grand aunt.
Adecastroan, an AB Sociology graduate of the University of the Philippines who only started painting in 2003 after her early retirement from Cathay Pacific Airways as a stewardess, and later from Midtown Hotel which allowed her to enhance her artistic expression furthermore. Although largely a self-taught artist, she did learn the basics from Filipino master artist "Fernando Sena," and "Arte Pintura" artists specifically, "Addie Cukingnam," "Azor Pazcoguin" and "Rey Ademis." In the short period of time, she has developed a unique style of her own inspired by the variation of post-impressionism color theory, combined with a keen sense of observation of the natural world. Indeed, her opulently textured artworks are a visual feast to the eyes.
"I paint my subject as he gets in touch with his inner self. Whenever one looks at my painting, I want him to answer this question: What does it mean to be a person historically, experientially and personally? The viewer has to go beyond the surface and reflect on what he sees so as to arrive at a deeper understanding of the human psyche. This is the foremost reason why I do not render my subject based on the usual standard of rendering it; symbolism always being an integral part of my work. Philosopher Descartes says "I think therefore I am." In my paintings, I say "I think and I feel therefore I am." Painting is not a matter of duplicating an image but capturing my subject's essence- soul on canvas."~Adecastroan
She is a highly talented painter, blogger and a poetess who sometimes dabble in modeling for photography. She is currently residing in Quezon City and had her first one-artist show in the Heritage Art and Antiquities Gallery in 2009. She has participated in various group exhibits including "Katha," which is a monthly art exhibit on different themes expressed through art by different independent artists. She is an active member of the "Linangan ng Kulturang Pilipino Group." This sociopolitical organization that tackles issues in society and she is involved with visual and performance arts under poetry. Her artworks are also displayed at "Bahay Nakpil-Bautista" and joins poetry reading and other Filipino heritage events. Her other interests includes membership in the Screenwriter's Guild of the Philippines and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The proceeds of her work support her staunch activism for animal rights and welfare.
***A Selection of Adecastroan's Art Masterpieces***
(Please click image to enlarge)
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Wings of Light," Soft Pastel, 20×25 – My very first gift. Thank you again.
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "The Passion of Flowers," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "One Moment," Soft Pastel
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "The Promise of a Hummingbird," Soft Pastel
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo,"The Flower Offering," Oil on Canvas, Dr. I. Porter's collection
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Suntok Sa Buwan," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Silence," Oil on Canvas, 2.5×3 ft
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Madonna and Child of the Blue Butterflies," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "The Whisper of the Butterflies," Soft Pastel
Filipina Artist Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo "Dugo Para Sa Kalayaan", Soft Pastel, 20″x25," Isang pagaalala sa nalalapit na kaarawan ni Ka Oryang
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Fire in the Sky," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Urban Jungle," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Usapang Babae," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Samsara", Oil on Canvas, 4ftx5ft
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "How shall I answer the flattery of your tongue?," Oil on Canvas
Filipina Artist: Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, "Bird Charmers", Acrylic on Canvas
To contact the artist:
Facebook Pages:
RED DOG- poems, musings, visuals by Arlene 'Adec' de Castro-Anonuevo
THE LOFT Art Studio and Gallery (Adecastroan)
Website: www.adecastroan.blogspot.com
Email the artist:
atheloft@yahoo.com
adecastroan@yahoo.com
Article Sources:
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October 28, 2015 March 16, 2016 · Posted in Art, Art Profile, Poetess, Visual Artist · Tagged Acrylic, Acrylic Paintings, Adec, Adecastroan Paintings, Adecsky Explorer, Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo, Art, Artist, ArtPh, Artworks, Beautiful, Blogger, Color, Colorist, Colour, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Artist, Creative, Filipina Artist, Filipina Painter, Filipino Art, Fineart, Gallery Art, Oil on Canvas, Oil Paintings, Paint, Painter, Painting, Paintings, poet, Portraits, Visual Artist ·
6 thoughts on "Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo (Adec): Poetess & Visual Artist"
Arlene de Castro-Anonuevo says:
Thank you for your beautiful article about me and my art. Best regards!
Jennifer Bichara says:
Your welcome Arlene, all the best to you and your #art.
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