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Ideations of women have long been revered and emphasized in modern and contemporary art. Time and circumstance further prove how a woman possesses endless facets of mystique, sentiment, and elusiveness, whether captured in a photo or painted on a canvas. Visual artist Vincent de Pio positions himself in these ideas upon creating the works for “Stillness, Stolen Glances”, ever honoring the female identity's unique yet mysterious individualities.
Vincent de Pio’s oeuvre is well known for his prolific use of Japanese aesthetics. Further, his muses are inspired by the concept of Yamato Nadeshiko: the epitome of an idealized Japanese woman. Graceful, virtuous, and gentle – these are qualities that Vincent’s subjects possess, entangled with eloquent brush strokes of nature’s wondrous gifts, and complemented with masterful structures of origami butterflies and cranes
“Stillness, Stolen Glances” focuses on de Pio’s personification of the Yamato Nadeshiko, in which his subjects’ absence of eye contact and body language depict their elusive complexity. An intimate viewpoint to consider suggesting a distant yet hopeful connection between the spectator as an admirer, and the subject as the person of interest.
Vincent de Pio uses his own surreal interactions with Japanese culture and history as a springboard for his latest works. De Pio is an explorer, discoverer, and insightful observer of a culture he is enamored with. He is imbued with an outsider’s sense of wonder, skilfully satirizing his own personal observations and experiences. A product of the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines, de Pio is one of the most sought after artists of his generation.
Uchu To Shizen-Kai No Shihai-Sha (Rulers Of The Cosmos And The Natural World) 26 x 20.5 inches
Acrylic on canvas
Takaku Maiagaru (Soar High)
26 x 20.5 inches Acrylic on canvas
Shizukana Tsuki (Quiet Moon)
30 x 20 inches
Acrylic on origami paper
Shiawasena Gadian (Happy Guardian)
30 x 20 inches
Acrylic on origami paper
Inochino Gadian
(The Guardians Of Life) 18 x 13 inches Acrylic on origami paper
Through marrying expressionist and realist techniques, Vincent de Pio (b. 1979) gives his interpretation of Japanese motifs a unique personal vision. More than being fascinated by Japan’s rich pop culture, he is also fascinated by the image of the past and the present, placing geishas and warriors in movie like contemporary settings.
The son of renowned realist painter, Gig de Pio, Vincent separates himself from his father and other contemporaries with this deep dive into Japanese history and tradition. An artist who has been active in the art scene since 2001, de Pio first started painting musicians as his subjects, but recently took interest in Japanese imageries after realizing how much of this foreign culture has permeated the country.
A holder of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major in Painting), de Pio is one of the most soughtafter artists of his generation, having exhibited at Art Fair Philippines, Art Stage Jakarta, Singapore Biennale, and Art Kaohsiung; as well as being an auction favorite in Hong Kong and Singapore. He has participated in over 20 group exhibitions here and abroad.
GALERIE RAPHAEL DAVAO