02 - 23 April, 2009Perfect. Imperfect.

14 October - 04 November, 2009Vivid Vision

Born in January 19, 1960,
Charlie Constantino Tiausas, Ligaya Bon Mendonez

Mapua Institute of Technology, Architecture (1976), Philippine Women's University, Fine Arts (1976),
Yamaha School of Music, Integrated Course (1977), Philippine Women's University, Fine Arts, Major in Advertising (1978- 1981)

Currently works in Manila
Exhibitions (selective):
2009
'Vivid Vision', Karin Weber Gallery, HK
'Perfect. Imperfect' Karin Weber Gallery, HK (joint exhibition)
'Transformation 2', Art Center, SM Megamall, Manila
2008
'Through the Ages', Lukisan Singapore
'Countless', Serendra Pavillion, Manila
2007
'Continuum', Galerie Raphael, Serendra Mall, Manila
'Symphony in Red', Galerie Joaquin Singapore
'Theory of Mind', Galerie Joaquin Singapore
2006
'Carlo Magno at Budji', Budji Living, Makati City
'Rock of Ages', Art Space, Makati City
2005
'Firm Foundation', Galerie Joaquin, San Juan
'Abounding Prosperity', Prestige Cars BMW, Makati City
2004
'On Higher Ground', Galerie Joaquin, San Juan
'Diretso', LRI Business Plaza, Makati City
2003
'Transformation', Galerie Joaquin, San Juan
2001
'Looking Back', Art Gallery Philippines, Makati City
2000
'Bricks and Flowers', Artspace Glorietta, Makati City

Awards
Artist of the Centennial Award, Philippine American Federation of South Florida
Outstanding Malatean Award, Malate Catholic School
Grand Prize 'Las Pinas Church', Hispanidad Painting Contest
Leadership Award, Philippine Women's University
First Prize 'Ruins Along Roxas Blvd.', On-the-spot Painting Contest
First Prize 'Bayanihan', 26th YMCA Student Art Competition

Carlo was a former realist artist who turned to abstract art for the love of freedom of expression. What we are seeing are works by a mature artist who is not afraid to experiment with novel ideas and medium. Working with a palette knife and sand to create shapes and textures, a composition emerges which explores the total canvas area. Carlo Magno indulges in all shades of blue. These hues go from deep sea blue with light dappling through to a light lagoon blue melting into turquoise.

Carlo Magno is the winner of Artist of the Centennial Award, Philippine American Federation of South Florida; Outstanding Malatean Award, Malate Catholic School; Grand Prize "Las Pinas Church", Hispanidad Painting Contest; Leadership Award, Philippine Women's University; First Prize "Ruins Along Roxas Blvd.", On-the-spot Painting Contest; First Prize "Bayanihan", 26th YMCA Student Art Competition. His works are featured in books such as 'Philippine Art Now' and 'Twentieth Century Filipino Artists'.