Gary-Ross Pastrana
b.
1977
,
Manila
,
Metro Manila
Conceptual
Mixed Media
Biography
Gary-Ross Pastrana (b. 1977, Manila, Philippines; lives and works in Manila) is an artist deeply immersed in the philosophies surrounding concepts, objects, and art. His highly conceptual pieces, rich with poetic intensity, maintain an unobtrusive subtlety. Incorporating dynamic and nonsequential images along with other modes of study such as music and science, his creations form a new textual narrative.
Notable information
- Received the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Thirteen Artists Award in 2006
- Co-founded Future Prospects art space in 2004
- Bachelor's degree in Painting from the University of the Philippines
- Received the Dominador Castañeda Award for Best Thesis
- Participated in multiple prestigious biennales including Singapore Biennale (2019), Art Encounters Biennial Romania (2019), New Museum Triennial New York (2012), Aichi Triennale (2010), and Busan Biennale (2008)
- Completed artist residencies in Bandung, Kyoto, Bangkok, and Singapore
- Currently represented by Silverlens Galleries in Manila and New York
- Known for highly conceptual pieces that explore material transformation and object identity
- First US solo show "re_mediations" scheduled for 2024 at Silverlens, New York
Untitled (Poles)
(
2021
) —
collage and acrylic paint on canvas
,
24h x 18w in (60.96h x 45.72w cm)
.
Image courtesy of
Silverlens Galleries website
.
Particle Collider I
(
2020
) —
collage on acid-free paper, acrylic spray paint
,
59h x 42w in • 149.86h x 106.68w cm (unframed) | 66.25h x 49.25w x 2d in • 168.28h x 125.09w x 5.08d cm (framed)
.
Image courtesy of
Silverlens Galleries
.
