Artist/Heir profiles

Having multiple degrees (Engineering, Education and Business Administration), Mierro Castrillo has had many experiences in managing projects, coordinating with people and supervising huge endeavors. He was the project manager of the Gat Andres Bonifacio Shrine in the City of Manila, as well as the Heritage of Cebu in-the-round historical tableau (arguably, the biggest of its kind in the world), and the Heritage of Misamis Oriental. His artistic gifts allowed him to communicate and deliver the rudiments of the meticulous and history-specific designs drawn up by EDUARDO CASTRILLO. His scientific and logical mind, however, effectively put projects in smooth order. Mierro is based in Cagayan de Oro.

NIXXIO L. CASTRILLO, whose background is in architecture and management, was the studio manager of his father, EDUARDO. For years, he has acted as the co-pilot to his father’s artistic work. His involvement and exposure to Eduardo Castrillo’s sculptural discipline has allowed him distill his own artistic language. His artistic style infuses colour, with architectural forms and tight compositions, nuances which the learned will understand as a departure from the specific and recognizable creations of his father Eduardo. Since finding his artistic voice, he has had 2 shows this year (Gallery Joaquin, RCBC Museum and Provenance at the Fort). Nixxio, as studio manager has handled the day-to-day aspects of the studio projects; including logistics, construction, mobilization and coordination.

OVVIAN CASTRILLO-HILL-trained as a designer, and honed as a design/art writer and consultant, she began sculpting in 2003 under the tutelage of her dad, Eduardo. Since her 3rd show in 2009, she has taken a hiatus to become a wife and mother, whilst expressing her art through a multitude of commissioned work. Employing familiar materials, she repurposes metals and alters finishes ---making for her a distinct Ovvian Castrillo proficiency in her art, while undeniably rooted in her sensei’s influence. Each sculpture is personal to her, with a story prodded by emotions culled from her continues evolution as a daughter, a mother, a wife and a woman.

Ovvian’s work can be found in Manila, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Canada. Ovvian’s experience in physical sculpture, scale, coordination---as well as having the eye for space and shadows in large scale art work makes allows her to create along, and supervise a team of seasoned craftsmen specifically trained by EDUARDO CASTRILLO. Her studio time with her father makes her prepared to execute his vision. Her own clients and collectors include Ayala Land, Shangri-La Properties, Enterprise Center, One Lagaspi Place, Serendra, Philippine Airlines, Globe Telecoms, St. Scholastica’s College, L’Oreal Philippines, Rock Ed Philippines, CocoLife, The Philippine Open. Up coming projects include the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Shang Salcedo Place.

EDUARDO CASTRILLO, INNER PAGES (COVER STORY) FEATURING THE GININTUANG KASAYSAYAN NG LAHING PILIPINO, HIS ORIGINAL DESIGN BORNE FROM THOROUGH RESEARCH AND METICULOUS HAND DRAWING.

HIS HEIRS (NIXXIO AND OVVIAN CASTRILLO PHTOGRAPHED HERE---WITH THE ARTICLE ABOUT CONTUNUING HIS LEGACY).