Gary-Ross Pastrana
Details
Born
1977
,
Manila
Based
Manila
,
Metro Manila
Medium
Collage
Sculpture
Installation
Style
Conceptual
Bio
Gary-Ross Pastrana (b. 1977, Manila, Philippines; lives and works in Manila) is an artist deeply immersed in the philosophies surrounding concepts, objects, and art. His highly conceptual pieces, rich with poetic intensity, maintain an unobtrusive subtlety. Incorporating dynamic and nonsequential images along with other modes of study such as music and science, his creations form a new textual narrative.
Notable
- Received the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Thirteen Artists Award in 2006
- Co-founded Future Prospects art space in 2004
- Bachelor's degree in Painting from the University of the Philippines
- Received the Dominador Castañeda Award for Best Thesis
- Participated in multiple prestigious biennales including Singapore Biennale (2019), Art Encounters Biennial Romania (2019), New Museum Triennial New York (2012), Aichi Triennale (2010), and Busan Biennale (2008)
- Completed artist residencies in Bandung, Kyoto, Bangkok, and Singapore
- Currently represented by Silverlens Galleries in Manila and New York
- Known for highly conceptual pieces that explore material transformation and object identity
- First US solo show "re_mediations" scheduled for 2024 at Silverlens, New York
