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Art Takes Miami 2011: Filipino Artist Johnny ESJ. Otilano

9/25/2011

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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 learned how to draw on the four walls of our house,
I started dreaming of being an Artist…….

As an Artist my only weapons are my brushes and canvas.
My concept, my idea, the feelings and the drama are the forms that directly flow like blood into the veins of my viewers to open their hearts and minds.

My art is my way to express my anger and pain.

The torture of the innocent victims and those who try to work for change.
Life cheapened by greed, power…war, Wars that never seem to end.

I have heard people Cry Out for Justice.

A play of strong colors, texture and transformation of light 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 be mightier than a sword, my brushes are more powerful than a bow and arrow." 


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Johnny ESJ. Otilano

I'm a self-taught artist born in the Philippines, a country rich in culture and history. I graduated from Feati University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising Design. In 1989, I made my first trip to the U.S. at the invitation of the Philippine Arts Festival in Los Angeles.

I was fortunate to be recognized after my painting "Market Place" won Second Place and received the highest winning bid in an art contest sponsored by KVPT Channel 18 for their 20th Great Annual Art Auction in 1997. Recently, one of my paintings, entitled “November 25, 1994,” received the People’s Choice Award at the Pink Show 2010.

I have been known for my portrait commissions and landscape paintings. I dreamed about becoming a soldier as a kid to help defend my country, but my interest changed when I started to dabble with art using the four walls of our home. With my artistic blood awakened, I then channeled my energy and passion for my country through arts with a paintbrush filled with bold, striking colors.

My own style was developed with influences of masters and recent artists. The distinctive personal style and technique that I have incorporated in my pieces are spreading paint on raw plywood, and gluing and nailing found objects like soda can pull tabs, old keys, metal chains and gun shells.

If I gained recognition, it was for the ability to conjure great emotions and portray a story behind each of my creations. As a established international artist living in Central California, I still carry that passion with dozens of artwork pieces conveying my style and insignia.

I've exhibited in many galleries here in the U.S. and museums abroad. In addition to the visual art, I compose and write music that relate to my paintings and that are performed at my shows.

It is my belief, as an artist and as a human, that we all exist here for a purpose. As an Artist, you have to explore a lot and experiment, and as time goes by you uncover your own self and discover where you stand. No matter what other people say: continue what you're doing, believe in yourself and be passionate in your art. Your art and what you express and everything that comes out of it is your soul, a God-given talent, a God-given soul.

I feel that my paintings express a thousand words and myriad thoughts, "If a pen be mightier than a sword, my brushes are more powerful than a bow and arrow.”

http://www.johnnyesjotilano.com/
http://jesjotilano.see.me/atm2011/grid

Check his artworks at Johnny Otilano Online Art Studio.
2 Comments
Johnny E.SJ. Otilano link
9/28/2011 08:31:45 am

Hi Noks,
Thanks for Featuring me here in Sining Factory, I'm also part Bicolano my Ancestor came from Guinobatan Albay and Sorsogon. Mabuhay and More Power to your Sining Factory !!!

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Noks Sosa link
9/28/2011 10:19:21 pm

Hi Sir Johnny,
Much happy that you had visited Sining Factory. I am so proud that as a Filipino/Bicolano, you bring pride to our country. Thank you also for inspiring every Filipino, especially me. :) Salamat po ng sobra!

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