Wilfredo Alicdan
{{short description|Filipino figurative artist (born 1965)}}
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| birth_name = Wilfredo Beltran Alicdan {{cite web|title=Wilfredo Alicdan|url=http://wilfredoalicdan.simplesite.com/431587781|accessdate=February 22, 2021}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|2|22}}{{cite press release|last1=San Antonio|first1=Diosdado M.|agency=Department of Education, Philippines|title=ADVISORY No.27, s. 2013|url=http://depedcalabarzon.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Advisory-No.-27-s.-2013.pdf|url-status=dead|accessdate=March 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330083628if_/http://depedcalabarzon.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Advisory-No.-27-s.-2013.pdf|archive-date=March 30, 2017}}{{cite web|last1=Cortés|first1=José|title=Unicef y Wilfredo Alicdan|url=http://sellosficcion.blogspot.com/2014/09/unicef-y-wilfredo-alicdan.html?m=1|website=Sellos Ficción|accessdate=March 31, 2017|language=Spanish|date=December 1, 2014}}
| birth_place = Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines{{cite web|title=Люди из геометрических фигур|url=http://www.risunoc.com/2013/04/lyudi-iz-geometricheskikh-figur.html|website=Risunoc.com|accessdate=March 29, 2017|language=Russian}}
| nationality = Filipino
| alma_mater = Philippine Women's University{{cite book|last1=Stangl|first1=Jane|title=Kayumangi: Biographies of Philippine Visual Artists|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=S7KfAAAAMAAJ&q=wilfredo+alicdan|publisher=Peso Book Foundation|date=2000|page=5|isbn=9789719223603}}
| occupation = Artist
| years_active = 1990–present
| known_for = Painting
| notable_works = UNICEF greeting cards{{cite news|title=Art shorts: Gallery opens at SM Aura, CCP tours|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/10/22/13/art-shorts-gallery-opens-sm-aura-ccp-tours|accessdate=March 29, 2017|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=October 22, 2013}}
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Wilfredo Beltran Alicdan (born February 22, 1965, in Dasmariñas, Cavite) is a Filipino figurative artist.{{cite web|last1=de la Paz|first1=Christiane|title=The Filipino Artists of the 17th Century to the Present Day|url=http://www.artesdelasfilipinas.com/downloads/pdf/Anuncio_Especial.pdf|website=Artes de las Filipinas|publisher=Artes de las Filipinas|accessdate=March 29, 2017}} His works are distinguished by their quaint and geometric folk representations, populated by rounded stylized figures usually engaged in traditional and rural activities.
His early works are simplistic, with flat colors and sparse details,{{cite news|last1=Watson|first1=Amanda|title=Rare glimpse of a thriving community|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/327496/rare-glimpse-thriving-community|date=September 29, 2000|publisher=South China Morning Post|website=South China Morning Post|accessdate=August 11, 2021}} funny,{{cite web|title=Причудливые произведения от Wilfredo Alicdan|url=https://aboveart.ru/portfolio_page/wilfredo-alicdan/|website=Above Art|accessdate=August 11, 2021|language=Russian}} and often depicting family life which he draws from his childhood memories as the older brother of seven younger siblings.{{cite web|last1=Bihiku|first1=Tutt'Art|title=Wilfredo Alicdan (Filipino painter, 1965)|url=https://www.fineartphotographyvideoart.com/2011/12/wilfredo-alicdan-philippines.html|website=Tutt' Art (Fine Art Video Photography)|date=December 18, 2017|accessdate=August 11, 2021|language=Italian}}{{cite news|title=Art Elements Asian Gallery opens at SM Aura|url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/133431/art-elements-asian-gallery-opens-at-sm-aura/|publisher=The Philippine Daily Inquirer|website=Inquirer.net|accessdate=March 29, 2017|date=October 27, 2008}}
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.
Career
Alicdan is a member of the Anting-Anting, a group of artists from Cavite.{{cite web|title=Salvation History|url=http://www.tin-aw.com/uploads/exhibitions/brochures/53be141bdb675c86cd4145942ae1cd93c13e442c.pdf|website=Tin-aw Art Gallery|publisher=Tin-aw Art Gallery|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}
In 1989, Alicdan participated in the Metrobank Painting Competition and was an honorable mention.{{cite book|last1=Stangl Alvero|first1=Jane|date=1996|title=Award Winners: A Visual Arts Registry|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QpefAAAAMAAJ&q=wilfredo+alicdan|publisher=Peso Book Foundation|page=134}} In 1996, he participated in the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual Art Competition.{{cite book|author=Art Association of the Philippines|date=1996|title=AAP Annual Art Competition, 1996|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WrefAAAAMAAJ&q=wilfredo+alicdan|publisher=University of Michigan|pages=52, 54}} In 2003, he represented the Philippines in RENGA (Linked-Image) Project.{{cite web|title=#PaghilomArtCampAndFestival2017|url=https://www.facebook.com/paghilomcavite/posts/250983461993794:0|website=Facebook|publisher=Paghilom|accessdate=March 29, 2017|language=Filipino}}
Some of Alicdan's works are displayed in various places in his hometown of Dasmariñas, including the DASCA Building.{{cite web|last1=Baniquet|first1=R.|title=PGMA walks past the painting of multi-awarded painter Wilfredo Alicdan|url=http://balita.ph/2010/04/20/pgma-walks-past-the-painting-of-multi-awarded-painter-wilfredo-alicdan/|website=Balita.ph|accessdate=March 30, 2017|date=April 20, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170518212910/http://balita.ph/2010/04/20/pgma-walks-past-the-painting-of-multi-awarded-painter-wilfredo-alicdan/|archive-date = May 18, 2017 | url-status = dead}}
= Solo exhibitions =
Alicdan has had multiple solo exhibitions in the Philippines and Singapore.
- 1992 – Buhay Pinoy, Gallery Genesis, Manila, Philippines{{cite web|title=Wilfredo Alicdan|url=https://artzest.org/artist/Wilfredo-Alicdan/|website=ArtZest|accessdate=August 11, 2021}}
- 1993 – Sandosenang Eksena, Ayala Museum, Makati, Philippines
- 1994 – Sa Paglipad ng mga Lobo, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
- 1995 – Paskong Paksiw, Ayala Museum, Makati, Philippines
- 1999 – Giliw, Ayala Museum, Makati, Philippines
- 2002 – Paradeisos, Liongoren Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
- 2003 – In My Quiet Room, Red Dot Gallery, Makati, Philippines
- 2007 – Relish, Blueline Gallery, Rustans, Makati, Philippines
- 2008 – Random Delight, Art Verite Gallery, Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/419687/gus-albor-alliance-fran%C3%A3%C2%A7aise-de-manille|title=Gus Albor at Alliance Française de Manille|accessdate=March 29, 2017|publisher=Philstar|date=December 1, 2008}}
- 2008 – Fruition, Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore
- 2009 – Cloud Nine, Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore
- 2012 – Unplugged Ceremony, Galerie Anna, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong, Philippines{{cite web|title=Unplugged Ceremony|url=https://www.artslant.com/ew/events/show/200724-unplugged-ceremony|website=Artslant|accessdate=March 29, 2017}}
- 2013 – The Wall of Values, Museo de La Salle, De La Salle University, Dasmariñas, Philippines
- 2013 – Indissoluble, Art Elements Asian Gallery, SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines{{cite news|title=Art lovers' new abode|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/art-lovers-new-abode/48103/|accessdate=March 30, 2017|publisher=The Manila Times|date=October 26, 2013}}
- 2018 – Joie de Vivre, Charlie's Art Gallery, Bacolod, Philippines{{cite web|title=Joie de Vivre|url=http://charliesartgallery.com/artwork/joie-de-vivre-alicdan/|website=Charlie's Art Gallery|accessdate=August 11, 2021}}
- 2020 – Detour, Secret Fresh Gallery, San Juan, Philippines{{cite web|title=Detour|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/secret-fresh/detour/539647633565068/|accessdate=February 22, 2021|website=Facebook|publisher=Secret Fresh}}
= Group exhibitions =
Alicdan also has had multiple group exhibitions with his group, Anting-Anting, and also with various other artists in different cities around the world.
- 1990 – Pilipino Portfolio, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, San Francisco, California, United States
- 2000 – Kasama (Wilfredo Alicdan–Emmanuel Garibay Two-Man Show), Galeriasia, Hong Kong{{cite book|author=Chinese University of Hong Kong. Department of Fine Arts, Hong Kong Arts Development Council|title=香港視覺藝術年鑑|publisher=香港藝術發展局|date=2000|page=144|language=Chinese}}
- 2000 – Sa Aming Bakuran, Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
- 2001 – Anting-Anting sa MAC, Madrigal Art Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines
- 2002 – Anting-Anting Exhibition, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay, Philippines
- 2002 - Anting-Anting Exhibition, Museo de La Salle, De La Salle University, Dasmariñas, Philippines
- 2003 – Ubod, Boston Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
- 2003 – Dencities, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay, Philippines
- 2003 – Surrounded by Anting-Anting, Surrounded by Water Alternative Space, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
- 2004 – Matahati / Anting-Anting Exhibition, National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2005 – Anting-Anting / Matahati Exhibition, Pinto Art Gallery, Antipolo, Philippines
- 2005 – Sulyap, Sentro Oftalmologico, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
- 2005 – Gallery Night, Abode Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- 2006 – Beyond Borders, Substation Gallery, Singapore
- 2006 – Emerging Fires, Taksu Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2006–07 – Through the Palette's Eye, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines; Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines; University of Santo Tomas, Manila; Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines{{cite web|title=Through the Palette's Eye exhibit goes to CCP|url=http://www.lebanonart.com/EnFr/palette_eye.htm|website=Lebanon Art|publisher=Lebanon Art|accessdate=March 31, 2017}}
- 2006 – Anting Anting Exhibition, ArtExchange Gallery, Makati, Philippines
- 2006 – Tipon, Metropolitan Museum, Pasay, Philippines
- 2007 – Convergence: Faces of Filipino Contemporary Art, Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore
- 2007 – Playful Moods (Wilfredo Alicdan–Allan Balisi Two-Man Show), Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore
- 2007 – Tiga Seni, Sokka Gakai Building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2008 – Art40, Pinto Art Gallery, Antipolo, Philippines
- 2008 – Love Story, PhilAm Life Lobby, UN Avenue, Manila, Philippines
- 2008 – Bisperas, Art Verite Gallery, Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines{{cite web|title=UP Centennial Artists at Gateway Mall|url=http://www.philstar.com/arts-and-culture/423587/centennial-artists-gateway-mall|website=Philstar|publisher=Philstar|accessdate=March 31, 2017|date=December 15, 2008}}
- 2009 – Convergence (A Three-Man Show by Deise Dias Cavalheiro, Wilfredo Alicdan, and Anne Severyns), Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore
- 2009 – Salvation History (Part 1, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Tin-aw Art Gallery, Makati, Philippines{{cite journal|last1=Legaspi-Ramirez|first1=Eileen|title=Pananaw, Philippine Journal of Visual Arts (vol. 7)|journal=Pananaw Philippine Journal of Visual Arts |url=https://issuu.com/datu/docs/pananaw7|page=144|issn=0118-4504|publisher=Pananaw ng Sining ng Bayan, Inc.}}
- 2010 – Saving the Land (Part 2, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Art Verite Gallery, Makati, Philippines{{cite web|title=Anting-Anting|url=https://aaa.org.hk/en/collections/search/library/anting-anting|website=Asia Art Archive|publisher=Asia Art Archive|accessdate=August 11, 2021}}
- 2010 – Eternal Damn Nation (Part 3, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Manila Contemporary, Manila, Philippines{{cite web|title='Eternal Damn Nation' at Manila Contemporary|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2010/04/26/569382/gallery-news|website=Philstar|publisher=The Philippine Star|accessdate=August 11, 2021|date=April 26, 2010}}
- 2012 – India Art Festival, Studio 3, MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India
- 2012 – ArtsGoogle 2012, AKR Fusion Gallery, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- 2013 – Ni Hao, Galerie Anna, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong, Philippines{{cite web|title=Say 'Ni Hao' to Chinese New Year|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2013/01/30/weekly/expat-diplomats/say-ni-hao-to-chinese-new-year/771391|website=The Manila Times|publisher=The Manila Times|accessdate=August 11, 2021|date=January 30, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Galerie Anna opens "Ni Hao" art exhibit|url=http://www.philstar.com/lifestyle-features/2013/01/31/903252/galerie-anna-opens-ni-hao-art-exhibit|website=Philstar|publisher=The Philippine Star|accessdate=March 31, 2017|date=January 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130207130122/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle-features/2013/01/31/903252/galerie-anna-opens-ni-hao-art-exhibit|archive-date=February 7, 2013}}
- 2015 – Iskwalado, Galerie Anna, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong, Philippines{{cite web|title='Iskwalado' at SM Art Center|url=http://beta.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-culture/2015/12/07/1529346/iskwalado-sm-art-center|website=Philstar|publisher=Philstar|accessdate=March 31, 2017|date=December 7, 2015}}{{cite web|title='Iskwalado' at SM Art Center|url=http://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20151207/282789240372215|website=PressReader|publisher=The Philippine Star|accessdate=March 31, 2017|date=December 7, 2015}}
- 2017 – Pamana, Museo de La Salle, De La Salle University, Dasmariñas, Philippines{{cite web|title=National Arts Month 2017 presents Pamana Group Exhibit|url=https://www.dlsud.edu.ph/news/2017/paghilom.htm|website=De La Salle University – Dasmariñas|publisher=Museo de La Salle|accessdate=February 22, 2021}}
- 2018 – World Art Dubai 2018, Za'abeel Hall 3, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates{{cite news|last1=Bhattacharjee|first1=Roopsha|title=Telangana works @Dubai Art Fair|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/apr/18/telangana-works-dubai-art-fair-1803331.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=August 11, 2021}}
Advocacy
Alicdan supports UNICEF which reproduces his art works as greeting cards for the benefit of children around the world.{{cite web|title=Pinoy UNICEF artist in solo Singapore exhibit|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/pinoy-migration/04/15/08/pinoy-unicef-artist-solo-singapore-exhibit|website=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN News|accessdate=March 29, 2017|date=April 16, 2008}}{{cite web|title=UNICEF Christmas Collection 2006|url=https://www.unicef.org/philippines/downloads/Christmas%20Collection%202006.pdf|website=UNICEF Philippines|publisher=United Nations Children's Fund|accessdate=March 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331031340if_/https://www.unicef.org/philippines/downloads/Christmas%20Collection%202006.pdf|archive-date=March 31, 2017}}{{cite web|last1=Rodriguez|first1=Federico|title=Wilfredo Alicdan, Un Arte Generoso|url=http://elencantoocultodelavida.blogspot.com/2011/11/wilfredo-alicdan-un-arte-generoso.html|website=El Encanto Oculto de la Vida|accessdate=March 29, 2017|language=Spanish}}
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.{{cite web|last1=Jambora|first1=Anne|title=Forget the stigma–Hepa B is deadly but preventable|url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/250876/forget-stigma-hepa-b-deadly-preventable/|website=The Philippine Daily Inquirer|publisher=The Philippine Daily Inquirer|accessdate=March 31, 2017|date=January 17, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Art & Advocacy: A Silent Auction|url=https://view.publitas.com/hsp/b-aware-art-advocacy-catalog/page/4-5|website=Publitas.com|accessdate=March 31, 2017|date=January 19, 2017}}
Awards
Alicdan was a finalist at the 1992 Philippine Art Awards in Makati.{{cn|date=August 2021}} In 2007, he was awarded the 5th General Emilio Aguinaldo Outstanding Achievement Award for Visual Arts in Tagaytay.{{cite web|title=Artists Profile|url=https://paghilom.wordpress.com/events/art-festival/artists-profile/|website=Paghilom|accessdate=August 11, 2021}}
Personal life
Alicdan is the oldest of eight children.{{cite web|title=Art Elements Asian Gallery Opens at SM Aura|url=https://www.clickthecity.com/uncategorized/article/32099/art-elements-asian-gallery-opens-at-sm-aura/|date=October 23, 2013|website=ClickTheCity|accessdate=August 11, 2021}} He is married. He speaks English and Filipino.
References
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External links
- [https://www.pinterest.com/solvilchez/a-r-t-~-wilfredo-alicdan-~-philippines/ Wilfredo Alicdan's Paintings] on Pinterest
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