Artworks:
Anjo Bolarda does pen and ink renditions that
are highly detailed, evoking an edgy contemporary quality to his works. He
calls his style the ‘Sukiyaki-Western’, a marriage of Japanese art, western
street art and lowbrow illustrations. His style comprises of a lot of flowy
florals, female characters known as ‘Nasties’, animals, mythological creatures
and typography.
Bolarda’s captivating art works are derived
from personal experiences, narratives shared by others, as well as moments of
depression. “All my works tell a story. I am able to express my emotions
through my art. I tell it with lines and details. I alter my negativities into
something creative,” Bolarda offers about his art works. He has successfully
channeled his melancholy into inspiring and imaginative art. One is instantly
drawn into the mesmerizing linear refinements accompanied by the meticulous
renderings creating enormous depth to the drawing; which educes a vintage yet
current feel.
Artist Background:
Anjo Bolarda is a self-taught artist whose
works have been showcased and exhibited in several international venues: Japan,
Shanghai, Singapore, France, Belgium, Germany, US, Spain, London, Malaysia and
an upcoming group show in Con Artist Gallery in New York. As a community
founder of Behance Philippines, co-founder of Designers of Asia, core member of
98B artCOLLABoratory, a contributor of Get Freaky, an illustration magazine
based in France, and an illustrator for LAVIO, an illustration Agency in
Barcelona, Spain. Bolarda has a wide avenue in exploring his creative outlets.
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