Billy Abogadie II
alicia, isabela, Philippines
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106 Artworks for sale
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10 Artworks sold
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7 Followers
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Member since Sep 14, 2020
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Billy "Viktor" Abogadie II is a 43-year-old artist born in Manila and a Fine Arts major in Commercial Advertising graduate from the Far Eastern University (FEU). He started his career as a humble stage backdrop and graphic artist at a wedding gallery in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Today, he's a full-fledged artist who has participated in several group exhibits. He's also preparing for a one-man show featuring his 'Social Punk Art Realism' works.
Q&A with Billy Abogadie II
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Why do you create art?
Art is a way of life for me. It is not just to express myself but also to share my knowledge and what I want to reveal about my social, cultural, and political views. My family members are in the military or police force; we have doctors, engineers, and teachers. But I wanted to become an artist since kindergarten.
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What does your art aim to say?
Most of my artworks have been influenced by my life and by people from different social classes. My art focuses not only on the family but also on Filipino history, politics, culture, beliefs, and religion.
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How do you make it?
I search and dig deep about my subjects. Social punk art realism is a mix of surrealism, dadaism, and social realism that echo the world's realities, especially in a world full of stereotypes and hypocrites. My favorite medium since college, watercolor is fantastic at blending different colors. I can paint three or more artworks using watercolor in a day.
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What were the challenges you faced as an artist?
As an artist, it's normal to have your own set of critics. The occasional financial issues are also part of the artist's journey.
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How does FilipinoArt help you?
FilipinoArt is an excellent partner in marketing my work. I hope they'd also publish a book featuring the members of FilipinoArt—it'd be a massive boost for these artists.
