Otilano, Johnny ESJ.
Member since September 13, 2004
I'm a self-taught artist born in Makati Rizal, Philippines. I graduated in Feati University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts major in Advertising Design. In 1989 I made my first trip to the U. S. at the invitation of a Philippine Arts Festival in Los Angeles. I was knowned for my portrait commissions and Landscape Paintings.
Biography
I'm a self-taught artist born in Makati Rizal, Philippines. I graduated in Feati University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts major in Advertising Design. In 1989 I made my first trip to the U. S. at the invitation of a Philippine Arts Festival in Los Angeles and now living here since. I was knowned for my portrait commissions and Landscape Paintings. I developed my own style by incorporating the style of the old master's and recent artist that influenced me, like Van Gogh, Bacon, Picasso, Dali, Diego Rivera, Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsoslo, Carlos "Botong" Francisco, Vicente Manasala, Hans Burkhardt and Papo De Asis. The extraordinary style that I incorporated in my piece are spreading paint on a raw plywood, gluing and nailing found objects, like soda can pull tabs,old keys and gun shells. I was a Reknowned Artist after my painting "Market Place" won Second Place and the most priciest winning bid in an Art Contest Sponsored by KVPT Channel 18 on their 20th Great Annual Art Auction and Art Competetion in 1997.
Artist's Statement: Johnny E.SJ. Otilano
I don't really have enough strength to fight against the enemy of life.
In my younger days, I always had mixed thoughts about my future life.
I said I want to be a soldier, one who can defend the tricolor of our flag.
But when I first learned how to draw on the four walls of our house,
I started dreaming of being an Artist.......
As an Artist my only weapon are my brushes and canvas.
My concept, my idea, the feelings and the drama are the forms that directly flow like blood into the vein of my viewers to open their hearts and minds.
My art is my only way to express my anger and pain.
The torture of the innocent victims and those whose trying to work for a change.
Life cheapened by greed, power...war, Wars that never seem to end.
I heard people "Cry Out for Justice".
A play of strong colors, texture and transformation of lights and shadow to blend the effect and cause from the savage world of brutality, Barbarism.
My ideas are more important than the execution and completion of my work. Sometimes contrejour means: Against the light.
Sometimes the forms are direct.
Sometimes operatic and sometimes surrealistic.
My paintings express a thousand words, "If a pen is mightier than a sword, my brushes are sharper than a bow and arrow".
1980-1982
Attended the Fine Arts Course major in Life Painting
Slim_'s Fashion and Art School Makati Metro Manila, Philippines
1982-1986
Attended the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts major in Advertising Design
Feati University Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
Solo Exhibitions:
2006
Virtual Art Gallery International Online Exhibition(Featured Artist)
2002-2004
Artist Showcase Fresenius Medical Care of Fresno Lobby and Hallways Frsno,California
2001
One Person Show Fresno Christian Fellowship Church Anniversary Fresno,California
2000
One Person Show Arts and Crafts Show Fil-Am Center Fresno, California
1999
One Person Show Church Anniversary Arts and Craft Show, Fil-Am Center Fresno, California
1998
One Person Show Philippine Centennial Celebrations and Awards for Outstanding Filipino-American Fil-Am Center Frseno, California
Lectured to Art Students at Fresno State University Art Department Fresno, California
One Person Show "Cry Out for Justice" Gallery25 Fresno, California
1997
One Person Show Echo Street Gallery Monthly Artist Showcase Fresno, California
One Person Show Hanna's Art Studio Tower District Fresno, California
1996
One Person Show Philippine Arts & Crafts and Food Festival St. Lukes United Methodist Church Fresno, California
Collective Group Exhibitions:
2005
The Art Fix International Online Exhibition by Augusto Fine Art November-December Cleveland, Ohio
YourArt.com Online Art Exhibition and Directory
Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Art Exhibit Los Angeles, California
2004
Minds Island Art Organization Online Exhibition Indian Orchard, Massachusetts
2003
Listed at World Artist Directory
1998
The Great TV Auction for the Valley Fashion Fair Mall Fresno, California
Gallery25 Group Show Fresno City Hall Fresno, California
Gallery25 Silent Art Auction Fresno, California
1995
_"Balikbayan Artist Group Show_" Madrigal Museum Philippines
1994
Filipino Art Fair Orange County California
Filipino Arts and Crafts Long Beach, California
1993
Filipino Faire Pomona Fairground Pomona, California
Third Filipino Visual Art Festival Glendale California and Philippine Consulate Los Angeles, California
1992
4th of July Art Show Onyx Caf__ and Art Gallery Los Angeles, California
Valentine_'s Day Art Show Onyx Caf__ and Art Gallery Los Angeles, California
1991
Group Art Show _"The Reunion_" St. Basil Catholic Church Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles
Filipino Fair Balboa Pavilion Balboa, Balboa San Diego California
1990
_"Images of the Land_" Five Person Show Karihan Restaurant National City California
Sharing the Experience _"Collective Vision #3_" Norman Topping Student Center University of Southern California, Los Angeles
1989
Second Filipino Visual Art Festival Philippine Consulate Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California
_"California Art Tour_" Group Show Max_'s Restaurant Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles California
Group Show Dasmarinas Village Club Makati Metro Manila Philippines
First Filipino Good Samaritan Artist Show, PhilAm Life Pavilion Manila Philippines
Association of Muntinlupa Professional Photographers Paintings and Photo Fair, Muntinlupa Municipal Hall, Philippines
1988
MAS Group Show Muntinlupa Development Foundation Casa Filipina Ayala Alabang Philippines
Ecology Art Show Madrigal Museum Philippines
First Filipino Visual Art Festival Philippine Consulate San Francisco California
Group Show Winker Gallery of Fine Arts, Chicago
1987
Muntinlupa Artist Society _"Paintings, Drawings and Prints_" The Gainer Center (Atrium Area) Merrillville, Indiana USA
Ninoy Aquino Death Anniversary Annual Art Exhibit Benigno Aquino Foundation Hall and Wildlife Park Quezon City Philippines
Intramuros Art Group Annual Exhibition Intramuros Manila Philippines
Feati University Annual Art Exhibition (Guest Artist and Speaker) Sta. Cruz Manila Philippines
1986
Muntinlupa Artist Society Inaugural Art Exhibit _'86 MAS Gallery Workshop Muntinlupa Metro Manila, Philippines
_"Artist for Peace _'86_" Museum of Philippine Art (MOPA)
People_'s Revolution _'86 Thru Visual Arts Philippine International Convention Center
Christian Art Society of the Philippines Inc. Annual Art Show Manila, Philippines
1985
International Art Exhibit Mt. Carmel Church New Manila Quezon City Philippines
Annual Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Students Feati University Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
1984
Fourth International Art Exhibit _'84 Japan-Afro-Asian-Latin-American Artist Association/JAALA Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, Ueno Park Japan July 10-July 21
Group Exhibit National Museum Manila, Philippines
Group Exhibit Ayala Museum Makati Metro Manila Philippines
Annual Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Students Feati University Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
1983
Cultural Center of the Philippines Annual Art Exhibit _'83 Manila, Philippines
Group Show Hiraya Art Gallery Quezon City, Philippines
Annual Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Students Feati University Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
1982
Annual Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Students Feati University Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
Awards:
2005
ArtMajeur Silver Award Pacifica, California
1998
Most Outstanding Filipino-American Artist of Fresno and Vicinity _"Paintings_" Fresno, California
Certificate of Participation The Great TV Auction for the Valley Arte Americas Fresno, California
1997
2nd Place "Market Place" and The Priciest Winning Bid in 20th Annual Great TV Auction KVPT Channel 18 Fresno, California
1992
2nd Place "In Loving Memory" Onyx Cafe and Art Gallery Los Angeles, California
1989
Peoples Choice Award "In my field" Manila Peninsula Art Festival Makati Metro Manila Philippines
1988
Best Honorable Mention St. Joseph Parish Church On the Spot Painting Contest Las Pinas Metro Manila Philippines
8th Honorable Mention Philippine International Convention Center Manila Philippines
1987
Certificate of Participation Metro Bank Foundation Annual Art Competition Manila Philippines
Certificate of Participation Ecology Art Contest Cultural Center of the Philippines Manila Philippines
8th Honorable Mention Art Association of the Philippines Art Competition Philippine International Convention Center Manila Philippines
1986
"Young Artist of the Philippines" Feati University Student Representative of Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts Department in Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Gallery "Young Art Exhibit '86"
Certificate of Participation Spanish Embassy Annual Art Contest _'86 Manila Philippines
1985
2nd Place Painting Annual Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Students
Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts Feati University Sta. Cruz Manila Philippines
1984
2nd Place Painting Annual Exhibition of Outstanding Works of Students
Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts Feati University Manila Philippines
1983
3rd Place Graphic Design and 1st Place Illustration Feati University Annual Art Competition Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
1982
3rd Place FEU Annual Art Contest Manila Philippines
Best Honorable Mention Feati University Annual Art Contest Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines
5th Honorable Mention Poster Design Contest Sta. Cruz Church Manila Philippines
Member:
Minds Island Art Studio Indian Orchard, MA
Artmajeur Art Studio Pacifica, California
Gallery25 Cooperative Organization Fresno, California (Former Member)
Echo Street Gallery Cooperative Organization Fresno, California (Former Member)
Muntinlupa Artist Society Muntinlupa City, Philippines (Inactive)
Christian Art Society of the Philippines Inc. (Inactive)
Art Association of the Philippines (Inactive)
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