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Art community mourns passing of sculptor Eduardo Castrillo
The Philippine art community was saddened at the news of the death of renowned sculptor Eduardo Castrillo on Wednesday.
He died at the Asian Hospital in Muntinlupa due to cancer complications at the age of 73.
Castrillo's niece Monna Castrillo-Seares posted news of her uncle's death on Facebook, and said the sculptor was the one who united the clan together.
‘Nationalist’ artist
Born in Sta. Ana, Manila in 1942, Castrillo has been described as a nationalist artist whose monumental sculptures have been installed in many places in the country.
He began his artistic career as a designer for the jewelry shop La Estrella del Norte in 1964.
Among his major works are the People Power Monument along EDSA, the Spirit of Pinaglabanan monument in San Juan, the Redemption monument in Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City, and the Cry of Tondo in Plaza Moriones, Tondo, Manila.
He also was the creator of the sculpture in front of the lobby of GMA Network Center on EDSA corner Timog Avenue in Quezon City.
His artwork "Ang Mga Bisig" hangs at the Philippine International Convention Center.
The sculptor also once headed the Art Association of the Philippines.
Among the many awards he has received is the Republic Cultural Heritage Award.
Condolences
Messages of condolences were conveyed to the family and the local art community via social media.
Yuchengco Museum noted that Castrillo's "The Spirit of EDSA" sculpture is at the RCBC Plaza Courtyard, in the same building as the museum.
Castrillo was also the creator of the Inang Bayan Monument at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani.
Artist Buds Convocar noted that Castrillo was one of the most qualified artists for the National Artist Award.
The wake for Castrillo is at the family home in Bacoor, Cavite.
Interment will be on Tuesday. —Karen Galarpe/TJD, GMA News
