D O Y K A S T I L Y O
(PINOY FAUVISM)
, a distinguished Batangueño artist renowned for his PINOY FAUVISM style, has demonstrated extraordinary resilience amidst challenging times by selling an impressive 443 artworks during the pandemic.
His works were exhibited in Rabat in Morocco, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Essen in Germany, Brussels in Belgium, Milan in Italy, and Paris in France.
He is a celebrated participant in the Interwoven Paths: Philippines and Morocco Art and Culture Residency Program and among the pioneering Asian artists to exhibit their work at the prestigious Abla Ababou Galerie in Rabat, Morocco.
He is featured in FTV, a creative platform for Filipino Canadian creators, highlighting the cross-cultural impact of his artistry. Additionally, he was selected as one of the distinguished Filipino artists for the exhibit "Ako Si Rizal: A Contemporary Interpretations from Telosforo Alayon Sucgang Portrait of Rizal," displayed in Florence, Stabbia, and Milan, Italy, in celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal's 163rd birth anniversary.
He also received an Honorable Mention Award (2020) and was a Semifinalist (2021) in the Philippine Pastel National Art Competition.
In essence, Doy Kastilyo is not just an artist; he is a beacon of resilience, cultural pride, and artistic innovation, continuously enriching the tapestry of global art with the vibrant threads of Filipino heritage.