A Painter's Painter
Olazo takes a real but humble pride in his accomplishments in the multitude of forms and genres, from drawings in all media, abstract and figurative, from his splendid landscapes and female nudes, from his exquisite portraits, then to his Diaphanous and Permutation Series. Indeed, they are all productions of the singular genius of an artist, likewise a gentle, well-loved personality, much respected by his peers.
- ALICE GUILLERMO / A Life for Art / EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK: ROMULO OLAZO
“Diaphanous B-CLIX” 2011.
Oil on canvas. 121.92 x 243.84 cm; 48 x 96 in. Paseo Gallery
Oil on canvas. 121.92 x 243.84 cm; 48 x 96 in. Paseo Gallery
Understanding Olazo the Artist
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“It is common for an artist to work with an idea for years, even for a lifetime. What is not common is the quality and zeal of the problem solving involved…
For those who succeed, this process of transmutation is contained in their body of work which I believe are in themselves evidences of the personal evolution of the artist. Real art making evolved to its limits in turn develops the artist. Certainly, Romulo Olazo acknowledges this integrity.” - JUDY FREYA SIBAYAN |
“Diaphanous B-CLXXII” 2012
Oil on canvas. 121.92 x 182.88 cm; 48 x 72 in John M. Valenzuela |
“Diaphanous B-LXLVII” 1989
Oil on canvas. 147.32 x 223.52 cm; 58 x 88 in Singapore Art Museum |
“Diaphanous B-LXXX” 1983.
Oil on canvas. 182.88 x 274.32 cm; 72 x 108 in. San Miguel Corporation
Oil on canvas. 182.88 x 274.32 cm; 72 x 108 in. San Miguel Corporation
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Get the Book
“This coffee table art book aims to trace the development and achievements of Olazo over the past forty years as well as define his place in the Philippine Art Scene, especially in the field of abstraction,” - Patricia Olazo
“We are producing this book because we want to share with everyone what I feel and experience each time I see a Romulo Olazo work,” - John Valenzuela (publisher and owner of Paseo Gallery) |
