Anthony Geduspan

Anthony Geduspan is a self-taught contemporary artist from Guimbal, Iloilo, whose vibrant works celebrate Filipino culture, heritage, and rural life. With a style rooted in figurative cubism and classical realism, Geduspan’s paintings evoke warmth, tradition, and identity, often capturing everyday scenes of fishermen, farmers, festivals, and family.

Though trained as a mechanical engineer, Anthony’s passion for art flourished through sheer dedication and mentorship from local masters. His works blend analytical structure with emotional depth, resulting in dynamic, geometric compositions bathed in color and story.

Education & Artistic Development

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Western Institute of Technology, Iloilo

  • No formal art school background; instead, Anthony honed his craft through:

    • Mentorship from senior artists like Geron Gelpe and Roseller Gayanilo

    • Self-study via art books and magazines

    • Membership and eventual presidency of Pulso Guimbalanon, a local painters’ collective

Artistic Style & Influences

  • Specializes in figurative cubism and realism

  • Subjects include:

    • Rural Filipino life and labor (farmers, carabaos, fishermen)

    • Cultural celebrations and traditions

  • Artistic influences: Vicente Manansala, Ang Kiukok, Borlongan

  • Known for vivid palettes, stylized forms, and emotionally resonant storytelling

Exhibitions & Achievements

  • Solo Exhibition: “Duhagway” at Robinsons Place Art Republic (2005)

  • Art Donation: “Bukaw-Bukaw”, an acrylic painting, is part of the permanent collection of UP Visayas, to be featured in its Intangible Cultural Heritage Gallery (2022)

  • Logo and Mural Designer for several institutions and cooperatives

  • Former muralist at Forest Lake, and designer of the IPDC Cooperative official logo

Awards & Recognitions

  • Grand Prize – Iloilo Mission Hospital Centennial Mural Contest

  • 1st Place – Provincial Development Cooperative Logo Contest, Forest Lake Mural Contest, Red Cross Mural Contest

  • 2nd Place – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Mural Contest

  • Three-time Provincial Finalist – Shell National Painting Competition

Beyond the Canvas

Anthony is a quiet, introspective soul who finds inspiration in peaceful surroundings. When not painting, he enjoys basketball, soccer, table tennis, and listening to acoustic and country music. A proud father, he continues to inspire the next generation, including his daughter who is already exploring painting at a young age.

Community Involvement

  • President, Pulso Guimbalanon (Iloilo-based painters’ group)

  • Mentor and advocate for emerging local artists

  • Actively participates in mural projects and community-based art initiatives

Artist Statement

“I paint not just to express, but to preserve. Through color, shape, and story, I celebrate the lives and spirit of everyday Filipinos.”