Wilfredo Beltran Alicdan[1] (born February 22, 1965, in
Dasmariñas,
Cavite)[2][3] is a
Filipinofigurative artist.[7][8] His works are distinguished by their quaint and geometric folk representations, populated by rounded stylized figures usually engaged in traditional and rural activities.[3]
His early works are simplistic, with flat colors and sparse details,[9] funny,[10] and often depicting family life which he draws from his childhood memories as the older brother of seven younger siblings.[11][12]
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.[5]
Career
Alicdan is a member of the Anting-Anting, a group of artists from Cavite.[13]
In 1989, Alicdan participated in the
Metrobank Painting Competition and was an honorable mention.[14] In 1996, he participated in the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual Art Competition.[15] In 2003, he represented the Philippines in RENGA (Linked-Image) Project.[16]
Some of Alicdan's works are displayed in various places in his hometown of
Dasmariñas, including the DASCA Building.[17]
Solo exhibitions
Alicdan has had multiple solo exhibitions in the
Philippines and Singapore.
2018 – Joie de Vivre, Charlie's Art Gallery,
Bacolod, Philippines[18][23]
2020 – Detour, Secret Fresh Gallery,
San Juan, Philippines[1][24]
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.
2009 – Convergence (A Three-Man Show by Deise Dias Cavalheiro, Wilfredo Alicdan, and Anne Severyns), Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore[2][18]
2009 – Salvation History (Part 1, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Tin-aw Art Gallery, Makati, Philippines[13][28]
2010 – Saving the Land (Part 2, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Art Verite Gallery, Makati, Philippines[29]
Alicdan supports
UNICEF which reproduces his art works as greeting cards for the benefit of children around the world.[20][37][38]
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.[39][40]
Awards
Alicdan was a finalist at the 1992 Philippine Art Awards in Makati.[citation needed] In 2007, he was awarded the 5th General Emilio Aguinaldo Outstanding Achievement Award for Visual Arts in
Tagaytay.[16][41]
Personal life
Alicdan is the oldest of eight children.[12][42] He is married.[20] He speaks English and Filipino.
Wilfredo Beltran Alicdan[1] (born February 22, 1965, in
Dasmariñas,
Cavite)[2][3] is a
Filipinofigurative artist.[7][8] His works are distinguished by their quaint and geometric folk representations, populated by rounded stylized figures usually engaged in traditional and rural activities.[3]
His early works are simplistic, with flat colors and sparse details,[9] funny,[10] and often depicting family life which he draws from his childhood memories as the older brother of seven younger siblings.[11][12]
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.[5]
Career
Alicdan is a member of the Anting-Anting, a group of artists from Cavite.[13]
In 1989, Alicdan participated in the
Metrobank Painting Competition and was an honorable mention.[14] In 1996, he participated in the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual Art Competition.[15] In 2003, he represented the Philippines in RENGA (Linked-Image) Project.[16]
Some of Alicdan's works are displayed in various places in his hometown of
Dasmariñas, including the DASCA Building.[17]
Solo exhibitions
Alicdan has had multiple solo exhibitions in the
Philippines and Singapore.
2018 – Joie de Vivre, Charlie's Art Gallery,
Bacolod, Philippines[18][23]
2020 – Detour, Secret Fresh Gallery,
San Juan, Philippines[1][24]
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.
2009 – Convergence (A Three-Man Show by Deise Dias Cavalheiro, Wilfredo Alicdan, and Anne Severyns), Art Space, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore[2][18]
2009 – Salvation History (Part 1, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Tin-aw Art Gallery, Makati, Philippines[13][28]
2010 – Saving the Land (Part 2, Anting-Anting 10th Anniversary Show), Art Verite Gallery, Makati, Philippines[29]
Alicdan supports
UNICEF which reproduces his art works as greeting cards for the benefit of children around the world.[20][37][38]
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.[39][40]
Awards
Alicdan was a finalist at the 1992 Philippine Art Awards in Makati.[citation needed] In 2007, he was awarded the 5th General Emilio Aguinaldo Outstanding Achievement Award for Visual Arts in
Tagaytay.[16][41]
Personal life
Alicdan is the oldest of eight children.[12][42] He is married.[20] He speaks English and Filipino.