John DeCastro, is a Pinoy-American visual artist and instructor based in LA, CA. His work incorporates techniques like painting, embroidery, paper-making, and recycled collaged paper. His works are deemed playful or pastel, with subject matters on otherness, culture, and nostalgia. He typically works in large scaled, bright colorful pieces that read similarly to tapestries to reference his ancestral Filipino heritage.
John opens access to his work through public art in the Los Angeles County region. Community centers such as Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, Brand Library & Art Center, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), and The Sunday Jump: Open Mic Series have featured and honored his work.
John is related to national Filipino painter, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz.
John is related to national Filipino painter, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz.
Past Shows and Experience (Chronological Order)
2022
- ALL ABOUT LOVE, Espacio 1839, Los Angeles, CA, Group show curated by Sara J. Aceves and Izzy Cipactli
- Mask Required Sign Group Series Showcase for Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, curated by Kathy Gallegos
- KAPWA: Communal Spirit In Partnership with Ave 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, curated by Mata Art Gallery x Asia Photo Review
- NOW! Group Exhibition, Bendix Building, Unit #643, Los Angeles, CA, curated by Hagop Najarian and Surge Witron
- UNDER REPRESENTED, Duo Showcase featuring Clarisse Abelarde and John DeCastro, The LA Art Box, LA, CA, curated by Bernie Bernardo
- Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture, FILAM ARTS, Mac Arthur Park, Los Angeles, CA, curated by Giselle Tongi
- Brand 50th Works on Paper Show, Group Show, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, CA, curated by Shannon Currie Holmes
- The 2022 Healing Arts Benefit, The LA Art Box, CA, founder by Marlene Aguilar, curated by Ryan Jordan
- Kalesa Coffee, Permanent Display, Portland, OR, founded by Tim Almeda & Keanu Banayat
- In The Realm of the Senses, Highways: Film Maudit 2.0, Virtual Online Exhibition curated by Dakota Noot and Christopher Velasco
- Mask Required Sign, Signage Display for Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, CA, curated by Kathy Gallegos
- Hair-pulling Between Good and Evil, Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, CA, Christopher Velasco and Dakota Noot, Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro, CA
- Araw Ng Patay, Virtual Online Exhibition, curated by Diyan Bukobomba, Halikha, and Ginto Seeds
- Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust Fundraiser, Los Angeles, CA, Curated by Kasey Ventura
- Quality Time, Mata Art Gallery: Online virtual group showcase curated by Nica Aquino
- Out of the Closet, Into the Internet, Scream Queens Presents: Virtual online gallery curated by Christopher Velasco and Dakota Noot
- Brand 48th Annual Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper: Juror Dan McCleary, curated by Debra Thompson & Shannon Currie Holmes, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, CA
- Tuloy Po Kayo FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture) FILAM ARTS LA: Virtual Art Exhibition curated by Nica Aquino
- Frogtown Artwalk: Curated by Michelene Cherie Featured Artist John DeCastro, Frogtown, Los Angeles, CA
- Merkadito Pasko Little Holiday Market & Virtual Exhibit Mata Art Gallery: curated by Nica Aquino
- Solo Graduation Show: Sierra Vista at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
- SIPA ( Search to Involve Pilipino Americans ) Monthly featured Artist: John DeCastro SIPA, curated by Eddy Gana, Hi-Fi, Los Angeles, CA
- The Sunday Jump - Be Free Open Mic: Curated by Write Steady: Eddy Gana & Stephanie Sajor* Community Spotlight: John DeCastro, (PWC), Los Angeles, CA
- Araw Ng Mga Patay - Day of the Dead: Group Exhibition of Filipinx-American Artists, curated by Nica Aquino & Anna Calubayan, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
- Year-End 8x8 Silent Art Auction: Group Exhibition, Avenue 50 Studio, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
- Filipino Fiesta Week, Cultural Celebration: Featured Filipino Artist: John DeCastro, Student Center at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
- You're a Good Man Charlie Brown: Production Designer Guido Girardi Background Artist John DeCastro, Auditorium at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
- PCN - Pilipino Culture Night, Pagsikat Ng Araw: Featured Artist - John DeCastro San Rafael at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
- Student Pop-Up Show: curated by David Attyah The Art Gallery at Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
- CA Emerging Artist Spring Show: Open Mind Art Space, Los Angeles, CA