In fact, they were his own stained glass window designs, actually executed by the famed Manila stained-glass window makers Kraut (http://www.krautartglass.com/mainframe.htm) for Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City where he had been educated.
as well as for the other Jesuit university in Mindanao, Ateneo de Davao.
Over time, he uploaded many other examples of his artworks, some more secular-themed than others, but all hinting at Filipino-style religiosity in some way.
I thought that this artist’s style would be quite appropriate for a Christmas card, so I made a mental note to keep him in the running for the future. In the intervening years, we went for several talented artists for our Christmas cards – mostly from our home province of Bulacan, and mostly young – our two preferred criteria. But this year, I thought that it was time for us to dispense with the “Bulacan” criterion and go ahead and commission something from this young artist.
Early in 2011, I sent Ryan Carreon an email inquiring about the possibility of commissioning a Christmas artwork. By May, he had offered several concepts around our prescribed theme of “a Filipino Christmas,” and sent us several studies, including
1. A Filipiniana-themed Belen
1. A Filipiniana-themed Belen
2. A Children's Christmas Pageant
3. A Filipino Family at Christmas
and 4. A Holy Family with Carolers
After some discussion within the family, we went for the last of the four. Soon after, Ryan got back to us with snapshots of the actual artwork in the process of creation.
And in mid-September, we received the artwork, very conveniently shipped to us via a door-to-door courier service. I then arranged to have it photographed, and had our printer work on the layout.
In the meantime, I asked Ryan to send us his biographical note, which after a few rounds of pruning and wordsmithing, came out like this:
And in mid-September, we received the artwork, very conveniently shipped to us via a door-to-door courier service. I then arranged to have it photographed, and had our printer work on the layout.
In the meantime, I asked Ryan to send us his biographical note, which after a few rounds of pruning and wordsmithing, came out like this:
Ryan Aristotle Aragon Carreon was born in Manila. From a very young age, he had demonstrated artistic skills, joining and winning numerous Philippine and international art competitions.
In his early teens, Ryan relocated with his family to Cagayan de Oro City and began his education at Xavier University there, where his art was further encouraged and supported by the Jesuits. While still an undergraduate, he received a major commission to design the stained glass windows for the university's chapel, which he executed in a lively, colorful, and distinctly Filipino style that has since become his hallmark.
After completing his bachelor's degree in Development Communication, Ryan went on to participate in and win various art competitions. He continues to receive numerous commissions for new artworks, not only for stained glass window installations but also for religious art in general, as well as for secular-themed subjects.
In his early teens, Ryan relocated with his family to Cagayan de Oro City and began his education at Xavier University there, where his art was further encouraged and supported by the Jesuits. While still an undergraduate, he received a major commission to design the stained glass windows for the university's chapel, which he executed in a lively, colorful, and distinctly Filipino style that has since become his hallmark.
After completing his bachelor's degree in Development Communication, Ryan went on to participate in and win various art competitions. He continues to receive numerous commissions for new artworks, not only for stained glass window installations but also for religious art in general, as well as for secular-themed subjects.
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What got edited out from this was the fact that his family was actually from San Miguel, Bulacan and he had lived there for some years before moving to Cagayan de Oro. So there's the Bulacan connection for us.
On the other hand, Ryan refuses to disclose the year of his birth, so we have no way of knowing if he still qualifies as young. Ha ha ha.
On the other hand, Ryan refuses to disclose the year of his birth, so we have no way of knowing if he still qualifies as young. Ha ha ha.
And this artist photo that he provided does not inspire confidence, but perhaps dread? Ha ha ha ha.
In the end, we settled for another, tamer, photo of his, which he conveniently provided.
The actual cards were diligently worked on by the printer, who slaved over the color separation, and even borrowed the actual artwork to try to approximate the original hues and shades – not exactly easy with Ryan’s style. As in previous years, the printed cards could only hint at the richness and warmth of the artist’s original work.
Ryan Carreon
PANGANGAROLING SA BANÁL NA MAG-ANAK
(A Carol for the Holy Family)
Acrylic on Canvas, 18” x 24”
2011
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
Maligayang Paskó at Manigong Bagong Taón!
From the Veron-Dulay-Cloma Family of the Philippines
Originally published on 30 December 2011. All text and photos (except where attributed otherwise) copyright ©2011 Leo D Cloma. The moral right of Leo D Cloma to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted.Original comments:
arcastro57 wrote on Jan 3
One of these days, I'm going to get one of Ryan's paintings. So exquisite and so detailed.
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rally65 wrote on Jan 3
arcastro57 said
One of these days, I'm going to get one of Ryan's paintings. So exquisite and so detailed.
You should go ahead and commission an artwork from him. Get him to do an entire stained-glass window!
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arcastro57 wrote on Jan 3
Yes, I lost in touch after flickr. Now I found him on facebook! I was interested in a Nino painting that was sold na pala.
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inigodeloyola wrote on Mar 24
just saw this one today. thanks lols
as much as I am proud that I'm part Bulakenyo, might be interested to discover more about my Kapampangan roots . slight correction: we never actually lived in Bulacan and Sir Alex what Sto. Nino painting are you referring to? coz if this is the artwork then it's still available http://www.flickr.com/photos/ignacio1556/6839165179/in/photostream- God Bless |
rally65 wrote on Mar 25
inigodeloyola said
just saw this one today. thanks lolsas much as I am proud that I'm part Bulakenyo, might be interested to discover more about my Kapampangan roots . slight correction: we never actually lived in Bulacan and Sir Alex what Sto. Nino painting are you referring to? coz if this is the artwork then it's still available http://www.flickr.com/photos/ignacio1556/6839165179/in/photostream-- God Bless
Thanks for standing up to be recognized, Ryan! Corrections noted. Small factual errors -- will revise when the book comes out! Ha ha ha.
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