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Impy Pilapil
Sculptor
Impy Pilapil
Education:
University of the Philippines

 

Accademia Italiana
Rome, Italy

Pratt Graphics Center, New York
 
Membership:
World Print Council, U.S.A.
International Sculpture Center
   
EARTHWATCH
Save the Trees Movement
 
Special Projects:
Art workshops for underprivileged children
Bi-monthly column in the Philippine Star [Modern Living/ Lifestyle Section]
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
1973
Galleria IL Camino, Rome, Italy
1975
Paper Sculptures
The Gallery, Hyatt Regency, Manila
1976
Collage and Prints
ABC Galleries, Manila
1977
Prints and Mix-media
The Gallery, Hyatt Regency, Manila
1979
Prints
Executive Clubhouse, Manila
1980
Prints on Glass
City Gallery, Manila
1985
Prints
Ateneo University Gallery, Manila
1986
Paper, Glass and Metal
Museum of Philippine Art
1989
Mix-media (sculptures, wall works and furniture)
Astra Gallery
1990
Sculptures in Glass and Stone
Ayala Museum, Makati
Tokyo International Expo
Alliance Francaise, Manila
1991
Glass
Arte Japan Co., Tokyo
Water: Sculptures in Glass and Stone
Studio 5 Gallery, SEIBU, Ikebukuro, Japan
1992
Rue de Ange Gallery, Mycal Mall, Yokohama
Art and Ecology
Seed Gallery, SEIBU, Shibuya, Tokyo
1993
Reflections in Water
Galleria Duemila, Manila
1994
Reflections of the Spiritual: Sculptures in Glass and Stone
Le Meridien, Singapore
Art of Glass and Stone
SEIBU Gallery, Pacific Place, Hong Kong
Into the Hereafter
Pacific Star, Nauru Building Lobby, Manila
1995
SEED
Art Center/Galleria Duemila, Manila
Oceanic Garden Series
Insular Hotel, Davao
1996
Solo Exhibit for Dow Jones International
Regent Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
“Faith”
Luz Gallery, Makati
“Glass”
Hilton Hotel, Tokyo
1997
“Glass and Stone” Boracay Series
Habatat Gallery, Aspen, Colorado
1998
“Find your Truth”
Luz Gallery, Makati
“STEEL”
Arts and Associates Gallery, Manila
IMPY PILAPIL
Budji Showroom, Makati
2000

Glass and Stone
Le Meridien, Singapore

2002
Alliance Francaise, Manila
2004
Ayala Corporation 75th Anniversary
“Benevolent Force” Outdoor Sculptures
Zen Garden, Greenbelt
“Benevolent Force II” Outdoor Sculptures
Glorietta Gardens
2005
“Cosmic Rhythm”
Avellana Gallery, Manila
IMPY PILAPIL
High Court Of Australia : June 2005
Canberra, Australia
Customs House : July 2005
Sydney, Australia
2006
“Earth Empowered”
Galleria Duemila, Manila
“Oceanic Exuberance”
Alliance Française de Manille
“Spiral of Life”
Avellana Gallery, Manila
2008
“Interactive: The 12 Senses”
Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Quezon City
2009
“Saturn Cycle"
Avellana Gallery, Manila
2010
“Bloom"
Galleria Duemila, Manila
 
Selected Group Exhibitions:
1970
Galleria IL Camino, Rome , Italy
1971
Sight and Sound Graphic Art Exhibit
Accademia Italiana, Rome
1974
6th Philippine Association of Printmakers
Annual Exhibition
1975
13 Outstanding Artists
Cultural Center of the Philippines
1976
5 Philippine Artists
Quorum Gallery, Hong Kong
1977
Artists of Asia
AZUMA Gallery, Soho, New York
1978
Art of Fine Print
Museum of Philippine Art
1979
Recent Achievements of Printmaking
Cultural Center of the Philippines
1981
Philippine Exhibition to the Peoples’ Republic of China
1982
Philippine Contemporary Prints
Hong Kong Arts Center
1983
Invitational
Farleigh Dickenson University, U.S.A.

ASEAN Art Festival
Traveling Exhibition

1984
Two Filipino Artists: Hilario Francia, Impy Pilapil
Gallery of St. John the Divine Cathedral, New York
Two Filipino Artists: Hilario Francia, Impy Pilapil
Blumenson and Shauber Galklert, Long Island, New York
1985
University of the Philippines
1986
Impy Pilapil and Lao Lianben
Museum of Philippine Art
1989
ASEAN Presentation
Kulay Diwa Gallery
Ateneo University Art Gallery (permanent collection)
Loyola, Metro Manila
1990
Tribute to Van Gogh
Alliance Francaise
1991
L.A. Art
SEIBU Gallery, Tokyo
Visions: Art and Ecology
ASIAN Development Bank, Manila
Chair as Art
Ayala Museum, Makati

Museo Arte Civica Contemporanea, Italy

1992
Back to Back: Lao Lianben and Impy Pilapil
Ayala Museum, Makati
Visions: Art and Ecology
SEIBU (Shibuya), Tokyo
Women in Art
National Museum, Manila
1993
Thirteen Artists
Empress Museum, Singapore
Four Artists - special exhibition for Elsa Klench
CNN TV Network
1994
Arturo Luz, Impy Pilapil, Napoleon Abueva and Eduardo Castrillo Sculptures
Rufino Towers, Makati
Sculptures
Alliance Francaise, Manila
Sculptures of Mark Gillen, Arturo Luz, Claude Tayag,
Impy Pilapil
and Lao Lianben
King’s Court Building, Makati
1995
Hans Brumann and Impy Pilapil Jeweled Sculptures
Jewelry Exhibition
1996
“FILIPINAS” Contemporary Art
Museo Anthropologia de España, Madrid, Spain
The 11th Asian International Art Exhibition
(Federation of Asian Artists)
Metropolitan Museum of Manila
1997
Impy Pilapil / Masayuki Kanda
Galleria Duemila, Manila
1999
Sculptors Association of the Philippines
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Greenbelt, Manila
Volume and Form
Singapore Museum
2000
Seventh Havana Biennial
2002
Ten Artists at
IZUKAN Gallery
Art Singapore
Suntec City Plaza, Singapore
2004
Hans Brumann, Arturo Luz, Impy Pilapil
A special exhibit of the
The Embassy of Switzerland
2005
"KARANGALAN"
Cultural Center of the Philippines
For the Change the Philippines movement
"Papel ng Papel "
Metropolitan Museum, Manila
2008

"Soliloquys"
Hans Brumann, Arturo Luz, Impy Pilapil
Galerie Hans Brumann, Makati

 

Selected Major Collections:

National Museum, Philippines

Cultural Center, Philippines

Hyatt Hotel & Casino, Manila

Exxon, Hongkong

Trusteen Kerwood, London

Moriah Hotel, Tel Aviv

Bakos Brothers Design Group, Johannesburge, South Africa

Eastman Kodak Asia

SEIBU, Japan

Philippine Commercial and International Bank

Banque Indosuez

ACCENTURE

Art Forum Gallery, Singapore

New World Hotel, Vietnam

Shui On Group, Hongkong

TimeLife Asia

King’s Palace, Brunei

Coca Cola International

Belle Corporation

Citibank, Manila

Guam Airport

Dow Jones Asia

Singapore Airlines Lobby, Manila

Japan Airlines, VIP Lounge, Manila Airport

SOM’s Stock Exchange Center, Makati

PBCOM - Philippine Bank of Communications

Petron

Philippine Embassy, Spain

Shangrila Hotel, Manila

Singapore Holdings/Singapore Straits Times

Andersen Consulting

GenDiesel Power Corporation

Prime Minister’s Office, Thailand

Sycip, Gores & Velayo - Makati

I.M.Pei Essensa Twin Towers lobbies, Manila

Architectonica’s Twin Pacific Towers lobbies, Manila

British Airways VIP Lounge, Berlin Airport

VONCO LTD, Switzerland

Awards & Distinctions :

1971
Prize Winner, Graphic Art Competition
Rome, Italy
1974
Prize Winner, Annual Competition
Philippine Association of Printmakers
1974
Outstanding Artist
Art Association of the Philippines
1975
Outstanding Artist
Cultural Center of the Philippines
1980
Critics' Choice Award
Ma-yi Art Associates, Manila
1987
Grand Prize, Sculptor of the Year
Art Association of the Philippines
1988
Philippine Representative to the Seoul Olympics
Arts Festival
1990
10 Philippine Artists
Museo Civica Contamoranea, Italy
1993
Vidal Sassoon Visual Arts Award
for Sculpture
1997
Selected Sculptor for the ASEAN Plaza Landmark
CCP Complex
1998
Selected Sculptor for the Heroes Memorial Landmark
Fort Bonifacio
2000
Araw Ng Maynila 'Outstanding Citizen Award'
2002
100 Outstanding Women of the Philippines
2004
Outstanding Citizen Award of Cavite, Philippines

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