Linugdang- A Glimpse of Celso Pepito's Art Practice for More Than Five Decades
In the landscape of contemporary Philippine art, few figures embody the intersection of deep-seated values and technical mastery as distinctively as Celso Duazo Pepito . A pillar of the Cebuano art community, Pepito has spent over five decades crafting a visual vocabulary that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Through a masterful adaptation of modern cubism ( Sugbokubismo ), his work transcends mere aesthetic experimentation, serving as a profound apostolate dedicated to the restoration of the family , national identity , and spiritual devotion . Born in 1956 in Daanbantayan , Cebu, and raised in the rural expanse of Bukidnon , Pepito’s creative journey was grounded in the rich cultural and natural tapestry of the southern Philippines . His formal artistic evolution began at the University of the Philippines Cebu, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1981. It was during these formative years that Pepito fell under the mentorship of Martino "M...
