“An Art Affair” is the latest exhibition from Edgar Doctor. With its concept lifted from his previous shows titled “Mixed Bag”, this exhibition selected several pieces from Edgar Doctor’s work that show the constant yet varied subjects that interest him to create.
Edgar Doctor is a visual artist known for works in different mediums. “An Art Affair” puts the focus first with works in watercolor, a medium that is very challenging to master. After being admitted for stroke earlier this year, to overcome this hurdle and to be able to pick up the brush once more has been the goals for Doctor.
The artworks selected for “An Art Affair” shows us what he achieved and may open a new chapter to him as an artist while he journeys on his path to recovery.
Edgar Doctor was born in Calabanga, Camarines Sur on January 7,1941. Studied Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas and graduated in 1965.
He has participated in several art competitions in the country and won: 3rd prize, Shell Co. Annual Art Competition in 1960; 1st prize On-the-spot painting competition from Shell Co. Annual Art show in 1964; 3rd prize, Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual Art Show in 1965; 2nd prize AAP Annual Art Competition in 1967; Best Entry, Society of Philippine Sculptors in 1972; Grand prize in 1972 and 3rd prize in 1976, both from AAP Annual Art Competition.
Doctor participated in numerous group shows since 1965 in the Philippines and abroad.
His contributions to the Philippine art scene have been recognized such as the Tanglaw ng Mayoralty Award for the 25th Foundation Day Anniversary in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, 1999; The Distinguished Thomasian Alumnus in 2019; Kawayan Awards in Visual Arts, Las Piñas city in 2021 and Alumni Extraordinaire in 2023. This year, Doctor is the recipient of the TOTAL Award (The Outstanding Thomasian Alumni) for Music, Arts, Literature, and Design category.
His works has been exhibited in different commercial spaces and institutions such as The National Museum of the Philippines; Cultural Center of the Philippines; Ateneo Art Gallery in Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU); De La Salle University Museum; GSIS Museum; Philippine Center, NYC, among others.
Edgar Doctor “An Art Affair” will be on view from October 15 to 26, 2024 presented by Galerie Francesca, the exhibit is located at the 2nd Level Expansion Wing, Civic Drive, Festival SuperMall, Alabang Muntinlupa City.
