Edwin Wilwayco, Recalibration series
With more than three decades of sustained dedication to abstract painting, Wilwayco is regarded as one
of Philippines important artist in the field of abstraction. He has been a major contributor to the
development of abstract art in his country and is best known for his lush and lyrical paintings.
Wilwayco signature oeuvre is informed by deep spirituality, self-introspection and a reverence for the
beauty and power of nature. The process of painting, an integral part of his artistic practice unfurls what
the abstract master has come to be known for : lyrical & eloquent brushworks. The lush paintings of
Wilwayco with their immediacy and accessibility in particular the artist’s construction
process- painterly marks, deep passages, over painting animated with
playful elements of drips and dribbles with the occasional adding of
sand and sack cloth; keeps the viewer fixated on a surface adventure
and affirms the artist passionate devotion to Abstract Expressionism. Their emotive power articulated
across many levels from the tranquil to the exuberant and vigorous; expressively nuanced by colours
and gestures. It is this that lends Wilwayco flowing paintings their intense vibrancy and energy
Born in Guimba, Philippines in 1952. He is a 1982 British Council Scholar for painting at the West Surrey
College of Arts & Design, Surrey England and a Thirteen Artists awardee of Sentrong Pangkultura ng
Piiipinas (Cultural Centre of the Philippines). He currently lives and works In the US and Philippines.
Exhibited in France, Germany, Sweden, USA, Singapore, Philippines.
Notable exhibitions include Philippine Centre NY (2006), Lopez Museum Gallery (1998), Ayala Museum
Gallery IV & III (1992, 1989). He has also shown his works in group shows in Cultural Centre of
Philippines Main gallery (2003), Metropolitian Museum of Manila (1999, 1993).