Edwin Wilwayco Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edwin Wilwayco Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 26, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000
In Nature's Realm I signed and dated 2012 (lower right) acrylic and oil on canvas 12" x 88" (30 cm x 224 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 26, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000
Climbing Vines # 30 / Evergreen signed and dated 1998 (lower right) oil on canvas 30" x 24" (76 cm x 61 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 27, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000
Whispering Winds: Sigwada III (Quadriptych) signed and dated 2004 (lower right) oil on paper 19" x 6 1/2" (48 cm x 17 cm) each León Gallery wishes to thank Mr. Edwin Wilwayco for confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Apr. 20, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Moving Mountains signed and dated 2004 (upper right) mixed media on paper 26 1/2" x 21 1/4" (67 cm x 54 cm)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b.1952) - Climbing Vines #61 / Luminous Leaves
Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000
Climbing Vines #61 / Luminous Leaves signed and dated 1999 (lower right) oil on canvas 34" x 32" (86 cm x 81 cm) PROVENANCE: Galleria Duemila EXHIBITED: Galleria Duemila, Vine Series II, Pasay City, November 1999 WRITE UP: Edwin Wilwayco’s “vine” paintings possess colors bursting at the seams and vivid brush strokes; they are fauvist portraits of the natural world. Wilwayco debuted his “Vine Series” in a 1998 solo exhibition at the Lopez Museum Gallery and would continue to showcase them in a 1999 one-man show at Galleria Duemila titled “Vine Series II,” where the work at hand was exhibited. The artist’s Vine Series was born due to Wilwayco’s studio being surrounded by lush gardens, which functioned as a miniature ecosystem in itself. In his artist’s statement during his 1998 Lopez Museum Gallery show, Wilwayco said (as articulated by art critic Emmanuel Torres) that the vine paintings are meant to push his creative boundaries “over the edge” and “produce a tension more absorbing than that of the “vines” he has clung to long enough.” With their dynamic vitality, the vine paintings were a natural progression and an artistic evolution from the wild exuberance of his Jeepney Fantasia and the chromatic allure of the Heliconia: Birds of Paradise. The warm colors of Wilwayco’s vines sing the praises of a sublime living and a sacred existence. As what Climbing Vines #61 encapsulates, with its blazing reds, sinuous curves, and supple forms, Wilwayco’s Vine Series exalts nature as our shared lifeblood and the firm giver of a much-needed respite amid the pains and adversities of a mortal existence. (Adrian Maranan)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 31, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco 1971 Oil Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Edwin Wilwayco, Philippines (B. 1952). Oil on board. Signed and dated bottom right, 1971. Measures 11" H x 18" W, framed 13"H x 20"W. Condition report: good condition with minor wear. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.
Abington Auction Gallery
Jan. 20, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱15,000 - ₱19,500
Nude signed and dated 1978 (lower right) pastel on paper 16 1/2" x 11 1/2" (41 cm x 29 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 20, 2024
Edwin Wilwayco (b.1952)
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Jeepney Fantasia signed and dated 1989 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 36" (121 cm x 91 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 21, 2023
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000
Scherzo Series signed and dated 2002 (upper right) mixed media on paper 20 1/2”x 13 3/4” (52 cm x 35 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
David's Column signed and dated 1975 (upper left) oil on canvas 37 1/2" x 36 1/4" (95 cm x 92 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot After graduating from high school in 1967, then-fifteen-year-old Edwin Wilwayco had already firmly resolved to pursue Fine Arts, despite the financial constraints his family had been undergoing at that time. Wilwayco would go on to enroll at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, in 1968, at the advice of an aunt and with the help of his grandparents, who supported his studies. In Wilwayco’s second year of higher studies, he received a Celia Diaz Laurel scholarship. At the UP, Wilwayco encountered and became artistically guided by the giants of Philippine art of his time: Jose Joya, who was college dean from 1970 to 1978, Napoleon Abueva, who would succeed Joya as dean, from 1978 to 1979, Constancio Bernardo, and Dr. Rodolfo Paras-Perez. From the day he set foot in UP, began to learn within its confines, and even after graduating in 1972, Wilwayco has held Joya in great reverence. In Cid Reyes’ monograph on Wilwayco, the artist has only words of praise for the esteemed abstract expressionist. “He didn’t look like an artist. He was very professional. He dressed neatly and was very articulate. He was also strict, a disciplinarian,” Wilwayco says. As such, Wilwayco’s earliest works, such as this 1975 piece, have that spellbinding affinity and resemblance to Joya’s works. It is no wonder that Joya greatly influenced Wilwayco in the early stages of his career, as the former was at the height of his creative powers in the 1960s and 1970s. In this painting, Wilwayco’s choice of subject matter and style evokes Joya’s expressionist, block-like forms. Worth mentioning is Wilwayco’s depiction of the ancient Tagalog script baybayin, an element Joya started to incorporate in his works during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Even in the beginning of his painting career, Wilwayco had already been manifesting his tenacity for abstraction and his lyrical, expressive approach to the style. (A.M.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Fractals 26 signed and dated 2014 (lower right) acrylic and oil on canvas 56" x 48" (142 cm x 122 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila The eloquent and rhythmic approach of abstract expressionist Edwin WIlwayco puts his name among the acclaimed artists of his genre. His dynamic brushwork allowed him to create chromatic and textured canvases fueled by emotions — as observed in the lot at hand. The 26th in his series titled Fractals, this painting means to deal with shapes and patterns, as suggested by the definition of its word: a curve or geometric form with the same statistical character as the whole. “Edwin Wilwayco has taken a most dramatic shift in his abstract expressionism with his new “Fractals” series of paintings,” a Lifestyle Inquirer article noted. “The result is an intriguing series of works that problematizes representation and gives art aficionados who champion his work an inkling on his creative process and the current state of his artistic mind.” In 2014, the year this piece was created, Wilwayco held a show titled “Recalibration” at the Momentous Arts in Singapore. Then, in 2015, he exhibited “Fractals” at the Altro Mondo in Makati, Philippines. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 22, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱12,000 - ₱15,600
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Nude signed and dated 1978 (lower left) pastel on paper 12 1/2” x 18” (31 cm x 46 cm)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 10, 2022
Collaboration Benedicto Cabrera (b. 1942) Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Virgilio Aviado (b. 1944) - Interaction II
Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,560,000
Collaboration Benedicto Cabrera (b. 1942) Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Virgilio Aviado (b. 1944) Interaction II signed and dated 2015 (lower left and lower right) acrylic and oil on canvas 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) In 2015, Benedicto "Bencab" Cabrera, Justin "Tiny" Nuyda, Edwin Wilwayco, and Virgilio "Pandy" Aviado joined forces in a one-of-a-kind group exhibition wittily named FourPlay II at the Gallery Indigo at Bencab Museum in Tuba, Benguet. It was the sequel to their 2006 show FourPlay I held at the Galeria Astra in Makati City. In a 2006 Manila Times article titled 'A long time coming,' published in conjunction with the FourPlay I show, Aviado jokingly shared that the exhibition title came from their "common denominator" of libog (libido) and timeless laughs for adult jokes. The centerpiece of the FourPlay II exhibition was this work aptly titled Interaction II. A rare collaboration among the four eminent maestros of our time, this is a unique piece for each artist painted in a specific area. Unlike other collaboration works in which individual styles splatter all over the composition, thus forming an incoherent, disconnected, and unintelligible whole, this particular painting palpably captures the respective creative ingenuities and artistic flairs of Bencab, Nuyda, Wilwayco, and Aviado. In Interaction II, the four artists transcend the boundaries of their creative differences and harmoniously integrate their individual virtuosities, styles, and themes. The work first engrosses the viewer toward the sublime eroticism of Bencab's nude woman. The exquisite sensuality of Wilwayco's lyrical abstract expressionism emphasizes his masterful weaving of the full potentials of color and space. The sultriness of Nuyda's bold brushstrokes and Aviado's fine grasp of the non-figurative are all sensuously imbibed within the composition. In a recent occasion, León Gallery had the privilege to talk to Edwin Wilwayco about the creative process that led to this work. Wilwayco recalls: “Ang ginawa naming style noon, yung ibang painting, mauuna si Tiny gumawa sa studio niya. Tapos si Bencab, si Pandy, tapos ako. Pagkatapos ko, ibibigay ko kay Tiny. Pag tapos na si Tiny, ibibigay niya sa akin. Until it took us almost six months, siyempre nagkakatamaran, follow-follow-up. (What we did then was Tiny would first create in his studio. Then Bencab, Pandy, and I. After I’ve done my part, I’ll give the painting to Tiny [and so on, and so forth]. Until it took us almost six months [to finish the work] due to occasional laziness and numerous follow-ups.) Bencab and Aviado first joined forces in a three-man show with Marciano Galang at the Art Association of the Philippines in 1965. It was also Bencab’s first art exhibition. Bencab, Aviado, and Nuyda's friendship can be traced back to the 1960s, when they started to immerse themselves in the art of printmaking in the workshop of Maring Llamado Reyes. Nuyda recalls that even during Bencab's European expatriation from the 1960s to the 1970s, they still found ways to catch up. "Ben, Pandy, and I saw each other in the early seventies in London and Paris," Nuyda says. Wilwayco and Nuyda first collaborated at their In2uition joint exhibit in 2005, and was attended by Cabrera. Nuyda suggested the idea of a group exhibit between him, Wilwayco, and Bencab. But it was Wilwayco who came up with the idea of a four-man show with the addition of Aviado. The show would eventually become FourPlay I. Thus, in all its facets, this work provides a fascinating insight into the creative chemistry—and special bond— among Bencab, Wilwayco, Nuyda, and Aviado, who have all found life-long companions and friendships in the presence of each other. (A.M.)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 10, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Jeepney Fantasia: Yellow Queen
Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Jeepney Fantasia: Yellow Queen signed and dated 1983 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 60" (122 cm x 152 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot In 1972, Edwin Wilwayco finished his studies at the University of the Philippines with flying colors. Aside from a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Wilwayco was also conferred Award of Excellence, Fourth Year Advertising Design and Thesis; Best Individual Piece, Fourth Year Advertising Design; and the Pitoy Moreno Scholarship in Design. Later that year, he would be introduced to the "Saturday Group of Artists," which included H.R. Ocampo, Cesar Legaspi, Malang Santos, Onib Olmedo, and Eduardo Castrillo. He would later join the Philippine Advertising Counselors (PAC) as Studio Artist under the executive directorship of Romulo Olazo. Years later, in 1982, Wilwayco would submit his application for a study grant in painting to the British Council Manila. He would eventually be accepted as a scholar at the West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham, England. As a student, Wilwayco did a series of works: The Farnham Series, Hangers and Ropes Series, and Chairs and Cathedrals Series. These works would later be showcased at The Hidalgo Gallery in Makati in 1983. But these works were far isolated from his native roots. Notably, they were much more attuned to his British experience. One of Wilwayco's teachers at West Surrey commented on his susceptibility to fully embrace the rudiments of Western art, therefore depicting more and more foreign, alien scenes, giving his works an artificial, forced atmosphere. Hence, upon his return to the Philippines later in 1982, Wilwayco would touch on a subject intimately attached to his native sensibilities: the iconic jeepney. Thus, the genesis of the Jeepney Fantasia series. In the Jeepney Fantasia series, Wilwayco pays homage to the traditional Filipino jeepney, dubbed the "King of Philippine Roads." In these works, Wilwayco lends his exuberant imagination to a creative redefining of the iconic and timeless form of the jeepney. Unlike his British works, which failed to generate an impact on the local art scene, the Jeepney Fantasia works were lauded by the revered art critics of that time. Rod. Paras Perez lauds the technical aspects of Wilwayco's Jeepney Fantasia in the article 'Finessing the Jeepney,' published in the March 21, 1989 issue of The Manila Chronicle: "Bravura brushstrokes careen through his canvas, encountering sometimes, a fragment of a steering wheel or a colorful mini-altar or those in tin horses, which are the pride of many macho jeepney drivers. Paras-Perez perceives the distinct Filipino expression captured in Wilwayco's newfound theme: "By brushstrokes so structured they evoke the very chaos created on every street by these earthbound pilots who do not wish to fly. This is Pinoy neo-expressionism." Paras-Perez also remarks on the harmonious weaving of figuration and abstraction, writing that the jeepney's presence is "never completely defined; only suggested." Beyond his celebration of the dynamic jeepney, Wilwayco's attunement to the aesthetics of his native land is also discerned through his employment of maximalism, an inherent element in Filipino art. Emmanuel Torres notes in his article 'The Jeepney as Fantasy,' published in the February 25, 1989 issue of The Manila Chronicle, that Wilwayco's renditions of jeepneys are "an affirmation of Pinoy aesthetics with its penchant for filling in every available space with décor." Wilwayco engendered a visual extravaganza of warm colors that evoke the natural tropical environment of the Philippines. The dynamic visual poetry from Wilwayco's employment of a tropical palette dominated by the warmness of yellows, blues, greens, and reds resonates with the lived experience of the typical Filipino. It certainly enkindled not only refinement in Wilwayco's native sensibilities but a coming of age for him as well. Through his Jeepney Fantasia series, Wilwayco finally emerged as a virtuoso in his own right, able to make his distinct path and imprint in Philippine art. (A.M.)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 30, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱10,000 - ₱13,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Nude signed and dated 1978 (lower left) pastel on paper 12 1/2” x 18” (31 cm x 46 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
Edwin WilWayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000
Edwin WilWayco (b. 1952) Circles, On and On 19 signed and dated 2016 (lower left) acrylic and oil on canvas 24" x 24" (61 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot The eloquent and rhythmic approach of abstract expressionist Edwin WIlwayco puts his name among the acclaimed artists of his genre. His dynamic brushwork allowed him to create chromatic and textured canvases fueled by emotions. The geometric shapes and vibrant colors that converge in an orchestrated manner are a characteristic of his 2016 series titled Circles, On and On. The 19th in his series, this painting explores how circles bring out a sense of safety and order. In describing his Circle pieces, art critic Josephine Fatima Martins notes: “Always attempting to find balance, he bravely confronts and examines artificial and natural constructs as his main theme; this time, using the circle motif, as metaphor, with its myriad symbolistic earth and sky-bound meanings to guide and project questions and engage in dialogue about concerns outside of painting and art.” (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Untitled (Birds of Paradise Series) signed and dated 1991 (lower right) oil on canvas 28" x 24" (71 cm x 61 cm) For renowned artist Edwin Wilwayco, abstraction is the idiom in which he could best express himself. The master abstractionist is best known for his impressive artistic explorations, trademark brushwork, gestural marks, and engaging chromatics. In his many thematic series, local culture, nationalism, and spirituality—also his focus on music and nature—are taken upon with his distinct vocabulary of color, form, and movement.One Saturday, Wilwayco saw his wife planting birds of paradise on the vacant lot which became a garden. Fascinated by this plant of multifaceted motion, Wilwayco then captured the unique stages of its growth through his signature lyrical abstraction, resulting in his 1990s Birds of Paradise series. His refreshing perspective on his lush subject is expressed by engaging abstract forms and captivating evergreen tropical color palette, as evident in this particular piece. This is one of his notable works out of his artistic shift from depicting the jeepney to birds of paradise, deconstructing and reconstructing the subject’s form out of second-nature intuition. The seasoned master was under top abstractionists during his student days in the UP Fine Arts, among which is Dean Jose Joya. Art critic Cid Reyes wrote: “After over three decades of sustained dedication to abstract painting, Edwin Wilwayco has emerged, in my estimation, as the rightful artistic heir to the late National Artist José Joya, pioneer of Abstract Expressionism in the country.” (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Apr. 23, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952 - Birds of Paradise No. 5
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952 Birds of Paradise No. 5 signed and dated 1990 (lower right) oil on canvas 33” x 17 1/2” (84 cm x 44 cm)
Leon Gallery
Apr. 23, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Circles, On and On 15
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Circles, On and On 15 signed and dated 2016 (lower right) acrylic and oil on canvas 24” x 24” (61 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Jan. 29, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱90,000 - ₱117,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Fractal 45 signed and dated 2015 (upper left) oil on canvas 10” x 80” (25 cm x 203 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 29, 2022
Cid Reyes (b. 1946) and Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Collaboration
Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000
Cid Reyes (b. 1946) and Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Collaboration Red Desert “Luminescence” signed and dated 2016 (lower right) mixed media on canvas 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 29, 2022
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Octo Gravitas XVII signed and dated 2016 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 56” x 48” (142 cm x 122 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Dec. 11, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Pink Abstract
Est: ₱15,000 - ₱19,500
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Pink Abstract signed and dated 1976 (lower right) oil on canvas 29" x 21" (74 cm x 53 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 16, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Whispering Winds
Est: ₱35,000 - ₱45,500
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Whispering Winds acrylic on paper 26 1/2” x 18 1/2” (67 cm x 47 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 16, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Nude
Est: ₱10,000 - ₱13,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Nude signed and dated 1978 graphite on paper 16 1/2” x 11 1/2” (42 cm x 29 cm)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Octo Gravitas XVII
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Octo Gravitas XVII signed and dated 2016 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 56" x 48" 56" x 48" (142 cm x 122 cm) P 500,000 Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Rife with rhythm and flow, the alluring abstract works of celebrated artist Edwin Wilwayco fully encapsulates the possibilities of abstraction while at the same time staying true to his artistic practice. Even during his days as a student at the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts, Wilwayco was recognized for his disciplined and creative approach to the arts. His mentor’s abstractions, moreover, made an impact on the young Wilwayco’s early abstract techniques. When Jose Joya was commissioned to do a mural-size painting for the Philippine International Convention Center lobby in 1976, Wilwayco was among his students that the master artist tapped. Today, Wilwayco has undoubtedly followed in the footsteps of his mentors and teachers; creating visionary and engaging works of abstraction that seemingly play on the senses. This particular piece titled Octo Gravitas XVII is part of Wilwayco’s series of abstract works of the same name. The title of the series, which is derived from the latin words “eight” and “heaviness” respectively, informs both the execution and interpretation of the piece. Amidst Wilwayco’s assemblage of drips, brushstrokes, and paint splatters is a noticeably large figure of the number eight. Its size and dimensions lends Wilwayco’s central figure a pervading sense of presence. Though the central figure’s true essence is obscured by Wilwayco’s other elements, it remains conceivable even at a cursory glance, alluding to the idea that what can be cognized despite the context or circumstance is eternal. This idea is also supported by the fact that the shape of the figure eight is that of a closed loop; one that goes on and will go on forever no matter what. Wilwayco’s Octo Gravitas XVII presents us with an interesting proposition, that of the many and numerous ideals, Eternity is closest unto heaven.
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Octo Gravitas XXVIII
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Octo Gravitas XXVIII signed and dated 2017 (lower right) acrylic and oil on canvas 56" x 48" (142 cm x 122 cm) P 300,000 Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Provenance Acquired directly from the artist Edwin Wilwayco’s “Octo Gravitas” is bestowed as an intelligently schemed ignition of colors using a substrate of designs and patterns as a pedestal wherein the works veer heavily on the notion of spontaneity with a firm cynosure on the predominant figures of eight in the chosen canvases reflecting the serendipitous figure eight where it is embellished with his trademark bristling brushstrokes against the substrate of an ornamental rococo design, endowing the works with an “all-overness” of countenance that conjure a sense of balance amidst the thick and heavy swabs of color. Gravitas on the other hand, helps emphasize the weight and importance of the figure in the entire composition of the pieces. The “Octo Gravitas” truly succeeds in assimilating a sense of mystery to the prevailing stage of the artworks’ backgrounds - lively and applauding colors.
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Second Nature: Mariposa
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Second Nature: Mariposa signed and dated 2011 (lower right) oil on canvas 60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) P 500,000 Provenance Galleria Duemila, Inc. exhibited Galleria Duemila, Second Nature, Pasay City, August 6 to 29, 2011 With the vivid colors of flora and fauna of Edwin Wilwayco’s hometown, it had played a big part in Wilwayco’s selections that led his fascination with the application of color in nature where he saw how it demonstrated its beautiful colors in one to three color combinations. For the artist, the use of color had the greatest importance in relation to theories in which every time he look at the different flowers, he is marveled and in awe hence there is no wonder that in this piece entitled Second Nature: Mariposa, the viewer is also left astounded with the transitions of pigmentation - the sudden, seamless shift from one hue to another. As James T. Valliere has noted in the coffee table book Edwin Wilwayco, “When I look at paintings by Edwin Wilwayco, I see the airlines and delicacy of the interactions of his colors… There is calmness in Wilwayco’s paintings that can take me to a very reassuring and restful place.”
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco(b. 1952) Scherzo XV (Schubert)
Est: ₱380,000 - ₱494,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Scherzo XV (Schubert) signed and dated 2007 (right center) oil on canvas 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) P 380,000 Provenance Private Collection, Manila exhibited Momentous Arts, Scherzo, Singapore, November 2 - 27, 2007. Music has always been the guiding force for abstractionist Edwin Wilwayco, he is the only Filipino artist who has exhaustively used music both as subject and inspiration of his body of works. For a great length of time, Wilwayco has focused on works of such composers as Vivaldi, Dvorak, Bach, Schubert, or with musical formats like Scherzo which this piece is taken inspiration to. Wilwayco with his predominant use of warm to vibrant shades of orange and red endows the piece with a fiery aura that captures the tirelessness of a youth spirit fused the musicality with his own soul and letting the painting develop according to his inner feelings and moods in which he didn’t have any color preference but finds them as he goes that’s why it is visible on his paintings that they are juxtaposed with various changing effects. His colors are supposed to challenge or to echo each other.
Leon Gallery
Jul. 16, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Abstract Landscape
Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000
Edwin Wilwayco(b. 1952) Abstract Landscape signed and dated 2010 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 30” (91 cm x 76 cm)
Leon Gallery
Apr. 09, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Birds of Paradise No. 82 signed and dated 1994 (lower right) oil on marine plywood 41” x 29” (104 cm x 74 cm)
Leon Gallery
Apr. 09, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Birds of Paradise No. 68 Series III signed and dated 1994 (lower center) oil on marine plywood 24 1/2” x 20” (62 cm x 51 cm)
Leon Gallery
Apr. 09, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952)
Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Birds of Paradise No. 67 Series III signed and dated 1994 (lower right) oil on marine plywood 24” x 20” (61 cm x 51 cm)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 27, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Absrtract
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Absrtract signed and dated 1976 (lower left) oil on canvas 36” x 36” (91 cm x 91 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Manila WRITE UP: Since his fine arts student days at the University of the Philippines, Edwin Wilwayco was in awe of his mentor, Jose Joya. His studies in UP was supported by his grandparents, and in his second year, he received the Celia Diaz Laurel scholarship that covered his tuition fees as he maintained a certain grade. Joya, Wilwayco recalled, would emphasize the importance of classical drawing. His mentor’s abstractions, moreover, made an impact on the young Wilwayco’s early abstract techniques. When Joya was commissioned to do a mural-size painting for the Philippine International Convention Center lobby in 1976, Wilwayco was among his students that the master artist tapped. It was also in 1976 when Wilwayco held his first solo show titled Images of Exuberance at the Hidalgo Gallery, Makati. Here, he exhibited his early abstract works influenced by Joya’s color tonalities and approaches to abstraction. This particular 1976 abstract piece is reminiscent of the early abstractions on the said show, displaying Wilwayco’s use of squares, rectangles, and circles as well as daring variations of curves and lines in his expressive compositions. Geometric shapes and engaging colors bring out a sense of memory and nostalgia in an intimate space, scene, and season.
Leon Gallery
Feb. 27, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b.1952) - Heliconias (Birds of Paradise)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b.1952) Heliconias (Birds of Paradise) 1991 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 48” (91 cm x 122 cm) Literature: Reyes, Cid. Edwin Wilwayco. Fatima University Gallery Foundation, Inc., 2017, p. 88. WRITE UP: Abstractionist Edwin Wilwayco’s Bird of Paradise series was inspired by his wife planting flowers, particularly the heliconia, on a Saturday. Also seeing the blooms jutting near the window sill, he was attracted to the plant’s aesthetic appeal, with its shapes and colors of red, yellow, purple, and pink. Flowers are objects with a decorative allure, but Wilwayco instead opts for unleashing tension and a “pulsating element” in his series of Bird of Paradise paintings. Structurally, the sharp leaves in varied striking hues are masterfully rendered to capture movement. In these works, Wilwayco’s sensibilities as an abstract expressionist are highly evident. Critic Paul Zafaralla wrote on Wilwayco’s choice of floral image: “Clearly, Wilwayco has lavishly served the needs and standards of colorito, though the distinctive form and shape of the heliconia, its disegno, in the erect, sharply flaring bracts, like a cockscomb, or in the pendent lobster-claws, drooping like a bunch of ripening fruits, conjure up other natural forms from a vegetative or sea world. For Wilwayco, this is form as fulcrum, with which to stage identifiable inferences.” This impressive 1991 piece features the celebrated abstractionist’s favored plant that serves as a metaphor for various moods and seasons and intimations of mortality, as noted by critic Cid Reyes. The overall composition of the flowers’ and leaves’ tips and edges, made more striking by color tonalities akin to nature’s hues, evoke a sculptural quality and a sense of mobility.
Leon Gallery
Jan. 23, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Warm Glow
Est: ₱45,000 - ₱58,500
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Warm Glow signed and dated 2002 (lower right) 18 1/2” x 13 1/2” (47 cm x 34 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 23, 2021
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Second Nature: Homeward Bound II
Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Second Nature: Homeward Bound II dated 2011 (verso) 39 1/2” x 39 1/2” (100 cm x 100 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Wilwayco has an illustrious career spanning several decades, with accolades and citations granted to him by both local and international award-giving bodies. His paintings are a lush and vivid homage to nature, rendered in oil on canvas. Largely inspired by Mondrian’s signature rectilinear style and bold use of color, he found himself experimenting with realistic forms to come up with his own abstract imagery. He also acknowledges the influence of his American and British-educated mentors on his art, mixed with his personal meditative process. His palette holds hues that do not clash, but seem to translate themselves on canvas in a manner that is almost intuitive. This artist’s personal relationship with color seems to highlight this observation, as he describes it as the very air he breathes
Leon Gallery
Oct. 17, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Caribbean Yellow
Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Caribbean Yellow signed and dated 1991 (lower right) oil on canvas 21” x 21” (53 cm x 53 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 17, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Birds of Paradise
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Birds of Paradise signed and dated 1994 (lower right) oil on canvas 34” x 55” (86 cm x 140 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 17, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Scherzo Series
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Scherzo Series signed and dated 2002 (upper right) mixed media on paper 21” x 14” (54 cm x 36 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 17, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Intense Musings
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Intense Musings signed and dated 2002 (lower right) oil on paper 19” x 13” (48 cm x 33 cm)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1958) - SCHERZO: Gaudeamus, Juventutem Sumus II (Triptych)
Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1958) SCHERZO: Gaudeamus, Juventutem Sumus II (Triptych) signed and dated 2005 (lower right) oil on paper Music has always been a guiding force for visual artist Edwin Wilwayco. Thus, upon viewing his works, one cannot help but compare the gestural strokes and flourishes to the rhythmic pattern of a musical scale, or the concise movements of an adept orchestra conductor. In this triptych entitled Gaudeamus, Wilwayco draws inspiration from the work’s namesake. The Gaudeamus is a 13th-century Latin song that celebrates the joys of youth from the perspective of those who have lost it. Often performed in schools, universities, and other institutions of learning, the song’s moral is often interpreted as one that suggests we must take advantage of the fleeting moments of our youth. One can clearly see how Wilwayco perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the piece through his energetic strokes and dynamic gestures. His predominant use of warm to vibrant shades of orange and red endows the piece with a fiery aura that captures the tirelessness of a youth spirit. Though, much like the Latin hymn, Wilwayco understands that all good things must come to an end, hence his inclusion of dark patches around the canvas, symbolising the inevitability of time and the temporality of the soul. Though dour, Wilwayco’s piece is a hopeful one. In his triptych, Wilwayco encourages everyone to live one’s best life; a message that can be encapsulated in another Latin term: carpe diem. Estimate in USD $2800-$3640
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1958) - Flag Series - 1897 (Imitations of a Flag in Flight)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1958) Flag Series - 1897 (Imitations of a Flag in Flight) signed and dated 1978 (lower right) oil on canvas PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A DISTINGUISHED FAMILY Wilwayco has an illustrious career spanning several decades, with accolades and citations granted to him by both local and international award-giving bodies. His paintings are a lush and vivid homage to nature, rendered in oil on canvas. Largely inspired by Mondrian’s signature rectilinear style and bold use of color, he found himself experimenting with realistic forms to come up with his own abstract imagery. He also acknowledges the influence of his American and British-educated mentors on his art, mixed with his personal meditative process. His palette holds hues that do not clash, but seem to translate themselves on canvas in a manner that is almost intuitive. This artist’s personal relationship with color seems to highlight this observation, as he describes it as the very air he breathes. In this piece entitled Intimations of a Flag in Flight, Wilwayco attempts to capture the ephemeral beauty of movement into the solid medium of the canvas. The result is an intricate and complex rendition of a simple gesture. The piece reveals the complex coherency that governs over everyday life. By capturing an inherently fleeting moment in time, Wilwayco has opened up the path towards new and novel forms of seeing and expression. Estimate in USD $6000-$7800
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1958) - Blue Series (Triptych)
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1958) Blue Series (Triptych) signed and dated 2003 (lower right) mixed media each panel For internationally acclaimed Filipino abstract expressionist Edwin Wilwayco, painting is discovery. As he continues in putting his painterly techniques to the test and challenging the limits of his imagination, he is also in touch with his sensitivity and sensibility to style that is often meditative by nature. Choice of color is important for the revered artist; Wilwayco often mentions his fascination with the way his admired artists use colors. In this triptych piece, his attention to color harmony and how nature’s ever-transitioning colors inspire him are evident. Wilwayco is able to capture the natural shifts of color from one hue to another, making his works distinct and evocative—significant contributions to Philippine abstract art. With an artistic career spanning more than three decades, Wilwayco continues in pursuing his experimental explorations as he creates captivating and remarkable works that showcase both his refined techniques and growth. Estimate in USD $2000-$2600
Leon Gallery
Jun. 20, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Second Nature: Dance of the Little Fairies
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Second Nature: Dance of the Little Fairies signed and dated 2010 (bottom) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm) Estimate USD $10000-$13000 Estimate Euros €8333.33-€10833.33
Leon Gallery
Jun. 20, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Whispering Winds (Triptych)
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Whispering Winds (Triptych) signed and dated 2004 (lower right) oil on paper 27 3/4” x 10” (70 cm x 25 cm) each Estimate USD $2000-$2600 Estimate Euros €1666.66-€2166.66
Leon Gallery
Jun. 20, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - Circles, On and On # 45
Est: ₱360,000 - ₱468,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) Circles, On and On # 45 signed and dated 2016 (lower right) acrylic and oil on canvas 48” x 72” (122 cm x 183 cm) Estimate USD $7200-$9360 Estimate Euros €6000-€7800
Leon Gallery
Jun. 20, 2020
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) - The Waterfall
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Edwin Wilwayco (b. 1952) The Waterfall signed and dated 2004 (right) oil and board 21 1/2” x 14 1/2” (55 cm x 37 cm) Estimate USD $2000-$2600 Estimate Euros €1666.66-€2166.66
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