Allan Cosio

Allan Cosio (June 20, 1941 – April 29, 2021) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and production designer.[2]

Allan Cosio
Born(1941-06-20)June 20, 1941
Manila, Philippines[1]
DiedApril 29, 2021(2021-04-29) (aged 79)
Pampanga, Philippines

Career

Cosio, who was self-taught, was first noticed in the Philippine art scene during the 1970s. He started in theater as a thespian prior to becoming a set designer.[3] He was a member of the Saturday Group of Artists.[4]

From the 1970s to the 1980s, Cosio led the Arts Association of the Philippines as its president. His painting earned him sponsorship from the British Council and the Pollock-Krasner Foundation.[4]

Cosio has had his works exhibited in the United States and numerous countries in Europe and Asia.[5]

One of his known works is the Art for Peace trilogy, which won an international competition in Baghdad, Iraq.[2]

Cosio is also a recipient of the City of Manila Award for Painting and Sculpture and the French government-bestowed Ordre des Arts et des Lettres with a grade of Chevalier.[2]

Personal life

Cosio was married to Ivi Avellana, a former theatre actress, with whom he had two daughters.[6]

Death

Cosio died on April 29, 2021, in his home province of Pampanga from COVID-19.[2][7]

References
  1. "Allan Cosio CV" (PDF). East and West Art Gallery. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  2. "Allan Cosio, Filipino postwar and contemporary artist, dies at 79". GMA News. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. "Allan Cosio: It's really a material world". Inquirer Lifestyle. 1 November 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  4. Legaspi, John (1 May 2021). "Allan Cosio, Filipino postwar and contemporary painter, passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  5. "Allan Cosio's Retrospective Art Exhibit". Tatler Philippines. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  6. "It always takes two, no matter what you do". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  7. "Allan Cosio, Filipino postwar and contemporary artist, dies at 79". May 2021.
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