A Resident of Angeles City, his works typifies the traditional strokes done by old leaf-based canvases with monochromatic colors of ochre and sienna. To date, he has done countless artworks big and small, where he was able to establish collectors local and abroad. An active art buff, he is all over various visual art activities, fromart for a case down to pantry-like public art exhibitions. He is among the familiar names in the national and local art competitions and exhibit andalready bagged countless recognitions, including the series of NCCA’s UnangDaloy, KAPAYAN – Life after COVID Art Exhibit at Medical City Clark, ClarkFreeport Economic Zone, and Robinson’s Artablado and Manila Bulletin’s SketchFest where he emerged as a finalist in these latter two national activities. Indeed, with these various art projects and participations, Mr. Alvin M. Dungca truly typifies the character of a modern visual artist, with style, heart and unique class of its own.
ART STYLE & INSPIRATION
The artist primarily paints barrio scenes, depicting children playing and neighbors gossiping, using oil and acrylic paints. They prefer oil due to its bendability and rich texture, while they find watercolor challenging because of its delicate nature. Over time, they have learned watercolor techniques, understanding that it requires preserving light areas rather than layering them like in oil painting. For inspiration, they believe beauty can be found anywhere. Their artworks speak for themselves, avoiding excessive complexity to ensure they remain accessible and appreciated by viewers.
ART TO SOCIETY
The artist sees art as an endless journey of creativity, expressing this through the saying, “Art is the endless creativity of our endless story.” They admire artists like Picasso and Fernando Amorsolo for their unique philosophies. For them, creating art requires careful planning, similar to architecture or car design. They emphasize starting with a small study to analyze colors and composition before scaling up. Without preparation, facing a blank canvas can be overwhelming, which is why they believe in sketching first to ensure a well-thought-out final piece.
Artworks
Lovers of Pampanga 24x30 Oil on canvas
- ALVIN DUNGCA
"Just keep practicing go practice, study, and visit different museums. Do your research, watch videos on YouTube to learn more, and expand your knowledge. Also, read about the stories of different artists where they got their inspiration and how they created their works."
