Antonio Daleon III

Coming from his 9th solo show in 2015, Antonio Daleon III (b.1971) is one of the more prolific artists in the country today. His works have been exhibited in numerous art exhibits in the Philippines and abroad, including shows in Caracas, Venezuela and Washington DC, USA. His work has been cited by art critics as a prime example of Philippine “Mood Art,” bringing to his collectors a feeling of energy and positivity.

His works are primarily inspired by the nuances of butterflies. "Just like the beauty I see on the wings of butterflies, I see an integration of realistic and abstract elements in my works,” the artist says. “I paint through an emotion of joy and optimism, deeply respecting nature.” Daleon built an oeuvre on the best traditions of the 1920’s German secession movement, Alphonse Mucha, and Gustav Klimt. A product of the University of Santo Tomas, Daleon’s works have been featured in a number of published materials like The Collection of Ageless Arts in 2006 and Philart International Edition in 2007.

You see this approach his recent works, bringing the clarity of lines in complete harmony with the floating butterflies, flowers and leaves. The morning sun, bringing energy and dynamism to the work, lights the garden scene brightly. In contrast, his works too, display the artist’s command of subtlety, depicting the fleeting nature of dusk in a manner that calms the soul.