Ross Capili’s New Earth MMXXI art series reflects his vision of the current world situation culled from personal experiences since the start of the pandemic last year. It was also inspired by the Book of Genesis’ seven days of creation.
There are seven (7) new works in round canvas with floating metal sphere on display.
The New Earth series are now on the walls of Studio Rosscapili, located in BF Homes, Parañaque. Strict health protocols are observed, and with this, the studio can only accept two (2) visitors per day. The exhibit will be running from 18 October to 18 November 2021. For scheduling and other inquiries, visit his Instagram page @rosscapili
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rossano Capili, also known as Ross Capili in his signed works, is a 62-years old Filipino artist with paintings, sculptures, photography and digital art to his name. His works are collected and commissioned widely here and abroad.
He held his first group exhibit in 1976 at the Silangan Art Gallery and his first solo exhibit in 1981 at the City Gallery. Since then, he has mounted over 30 solo art exhibitions in Manila as well as in Paris and the United States and participated in more than 40 group exhibitions in Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Indonesia and Korea.
In 1974, as a 3rd year high school student, he landed Second Place in his first art competition at the Rotary Club of Manila, besting even college students and professors. Since then, he has garnered more than 59 awards and distinctions including First Prize in the 1975 Philippine Motors Association Poster Competition, First Prize in the 1976 BSP National Council Drawing Contest, First Prize in 1978 TUP Annual Art Competition, Second Prize in 1979 UST Annual On-the-Spot Inter University Art Competition, Juror’s Choice in the 1994 Philip Morris Asian Art Awards, the Pamana ng Lahi Award in San Francisco, USA (2001), the 2008 PATA Gold Award for Travel Photo Journalism in Hyderabad, India, and the 2009 Ani ng Dangal NCCA Office of the President Award.
Ross Capili’s works have been featured in various coffee table books, including Filipino Artists In Their Studios, 21st Century Filipino Artists, Art Collector’s Guidebook, Art Philippines and the recently launched Solaire: The Art + Design Collection. A Rosscapili Coffee Table Book is in the horizon, targeted to be launched in October 2023.