OAAW Woman Nature Catalog

W o m a n l N a t u r e
Conrad Manila proudly unveils the 27th edition of its highlyacclaimed
“Of Art and Wine” exhibition series at Gallery C with a
solo show by multi-awarded painter and printmaker Fil Delacruz.
As we end the year and celebrate the onset of the Christmas holiday
season, the hotel remains true to its bold and empowered
commitment to providing its guests with touches of luxury through
well-curated stays. This hallmark is echoed by Delacruz’ passion for
creating artworks marked by high standards of excellence.
Of Art and Wine: Woman | Nature will be on exhibit from October
26, 2023 to January 6, 2024. The artworks are available individually
for purchase. For more information please contact Conrad Manila at
+63 2 8833 9999; Janos Delacruz at +63915 477 1711; or email
Ruston.Dongaol@ConradHotels.com.
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F i l D e l a c r u z
W o m a n l N a t u r e
Fil Delacruz is an important figure in Philippine art. As a printmaker and painter,
he has made a lasting impact on the visual arts landscape of the country through
his multi-layered, richly detailed style and imagery.
Delacruz continues to draw inspiration from Mother Nature and Mythology for his
subject matter. He creates artworks with a Filipino sensibility that delves into the
spiritual aspect of humanity and depicts women as the universal source of life. His
muses continuously evolve from Indigenous Beauty, to Wood Nymph, Goddess,
Maskara and Diwata – a symbolical vision of the Filipina in her relationship with
the divine, the natural world and our society.
For the exhibition at Gallery C of Conrad Manila, entitled WOMAN | NATURE, the
artist blends the two mediums for which he is widely known and celebrated – as a
painter and printmaker. The exhibit is a collection of artworks done on canvas and
paper, showcasing his vision, mastery in storytelling and the craftmanship of his
work.
In the span of his 50 years career in Art, Delacruz continues to tackle the
symbiotic but sometimes destructive relationship between modern society and
nature. His art, filled with Filipino cultural sensibility and affinity, constantly
ponders the question “What is Filipino Art?” and “What is its place in our everevolving
world?”
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Fil Delacruz
For the past 50 years, printmaker and painter Fil Delacruz has been making his mark in the Philippine art scene by
morphing his muses as an ever-evolving entity that showcases both the beauty and mystery of a Filipina. A woman
represents many things in his art. She is his philosophical other, his inspirer, like the ethnic woman he depicted in many
of his award-winning etchings in the 80’s, an ethnic beauty turned into a goddess in a show entitled “Bulawan” (Gold)
at Galerie Y. In his lithographic show entitled “Dilim at Liwanag” at the Drawing Room, his muses represent the beauty
and sepulchral Madonna, adorned by the symbols of death and temptations. She is mother earth, color-wrapped
nymphs behind lush landscapes in a show entitled “Samba” at the Crucible Gallery. Through the years, Delacruz has
called the women in his artworks several names: diwata (goddess), mother earth, wood nymph, universal woman,
maskara (mask) and subconscious other. His art continues to grow and explore new ways of expression.
He has attended art workshops in Paris, France and conducted series of printmaking workshops all over the
Philippines. He has exhibited in various prominent cities including Guanzou, China; Essen, Germany; Gerona, Spain;
Hong Kong; Bratislava, Czechoslovakia; Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France and New York, USA. He has taught at the
Philippine High School for the Arts in Los Baños, the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts and the
University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design. He was the President of the Philippine Association of
Printmakers from 1990 to 2000. He also served as President of Lakansining ng Bulakan.
Delacruz is a Thirteen Artists Awardee of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 1992, Outstanding Bulakenyo in the
field of arts in 1982, and Outstanding Citizen of Muntinlupa in the field of arts in 1999. He was awarded the “Parangal
Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan” from the City of Manila in 2007. He was also a recipient of the Distinguised
Thomasian Alumni in 2019 and Outstanding Atelier Alumni Honours in 2023.
He resides in his Art Studio/Gallery at Bahaysining, Muntinlupa City, Philippines.
Fil Delacruz studied at the University of Santo Tomas, major in Advertising
Arts. He is a consistent winner in national art competitions and a recipient
of the Benavides Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1973.
His first solo show of mezzotint prints was at the Hiraya Gallery in 1982.
Since then, he has held more than 30 exhibits in major cities in the
Philippines and around the world.
His art is rich in indigenous symbols and ethnic imagery. He is a consistent
winner of the Art Association of the Philippines’ (AAP) annual competition.
His work “Thanatopsis” won first prize at the AAP competition in 1981,
and this was followed by his winning the grand prize for two consecutive
years: “Transmogrification” in 1982 and “Goddess of the South” in 1983.
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Katutubo
Oil on Canvas
30" x 30"
2023
PHP 243, 000
DIWATA: Sulyap
Oil on Canvas
24" Diameter
2023
PHP 155,000
DIWATA: Gandang Likas
Oil on Canvas
24" Diameter
2023
PHP 155,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Mapagpalang Kamay
Oil on Canvas
20" x 20"
2023
PHP 108,000
DIWATA: Kulisap
Oil on Canvas
30" x 30"
2023
PHP 243, 000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Anino at Aninag
Oil on Canvas
20" x 20"
2023
PHP 108,000
DIWATA: Engkanto
Oil on Canvas
30" x 30"
2023
PHP 108,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Ritmo
Oil on Canvas
31" x 25"
2023
PHP 209,000
DIWATA: Dicentra Spectabilis
Oil on Canvas and Wood Plank
48" x 36"
2023
PHP 484,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Gunsal # 1
Oil on Canvas
12" x 12"
2023
PHP 60,000
DIWATA: Gunsal # 2
Oil on Canvas
12" x 12"
2023
PHP 60,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Gunsal # 3
Oil on Canvas
12" x 12"
2023
PHP 60,000
DIWATA: Gunsal # 4
Oil on Canvas
12" x 12"
2023
PHP 60,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: May-Nilad
Oil on Canvas
35" x 35"
2023
PHP 330,000
LANGIT AT LUPA
Oil on Canvas
68" x 22.5"
2023
PHP 413,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Mapayapang Umaga
Oil on Canvas
48" x 36"
2023
PHP 466,000
DIWATA: Salamangka
Oil on Canvas
31" x 25"
2023
PHP 209,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Kabilang Bakod
Oil on Canvas
20" x 20"
2023
PHP 108,000
DIWATA: Pagdiriwang
Oil on Canvas
58" x 23.5"
2023
PHP 368,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Palipad Hangin
Oil on Canvas
30" x 30"
2023
PHP 243,000
DIWATA: Ugat ng Kapalaran
Oil on Canvas
31" x 25"
2023
PHP 209,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Isang Yugto sa
Tag-araw
Oil on Canvas
40" x 40"
2023
PHP 432,000
DIWATA: Kilyawan
Oil on Canvas
31" x 25"
2023
PHP 209,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Ekwilibriyo
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
DIWATA: Lihim
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Kaisipan
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
DIWATA: Laman ng Isip,
Laman ng Dibdib
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Sa Alapaap
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
DIWATA: Tula at Awit
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Titik ng Himig
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
DIWATA: Muni Muni
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Dualidad
Pastel on Paper
19.5" x 12.5"
2023
PHP 70,000
DIWATA: Maskara
Oil on Canvas
58" x 69"
2023
PHP 1,080,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Bahay Kubo,
Bahay Bato
Oil on Canvas
58" x 69"
2023
PHP 1,080,000
DIWATA: Suyo
Oil on Canvas
72" x 36"
2023
PHP 700,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Imusyon
Handcolored Relief /
Chine - colle'
13" x 10"
2023
PHP 35,000
DIWATA: Haplos
Handcolored Relief /
Chine - colle'
13" x 10"
2023
PHP 35,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Awit sa Gabi
Handcolored Relief /
Chine - colle'
13" x 10"
2023
PHP 35,000
Diwata sa Hardin
Handcolored Relief /
Chine - colle'
11" x 8"
2023
PHP 25,000
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W o m a n l N a t u r e
DIWATA: Korona
Handcolored Relief /
Chine - colle'
11" x 8"
2023
PHP 25,000
DIWATA: Black Beauty
Handcolored Relief /
Chine - colle'
11" x 8"
2023
PHP 25,000
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