Forged Semi-Precious Metals Series
In the last quarter of 2024, Apolo experimented with copper as a new medium for sculptures. This path led him to discover a process of combining various semi-precious metals, namely alloys--bronze, brass, copper, silver and zinc.
Griffin (2025)
Apolo’s love for animals stretches beyond the confines of our natural world. In the realm of ancient mythology, there are many mystical, mixed creatures that play significant roles in legends and stories of old. One such creature is the “Griffin,” an animal that has the upper body of an eagle and the lower body of a lion. The Griffin is featured in many cultures, from the Middle East, to Asia and Greece, where griffins were said to have guarded the gods’ gold. Griffins symbolize power, and are associated with the god, Apollo, who happens to be the artist’s namesake. In his rendition of the Griffin, the viewer is left to decide whether the griffin is ready to defend or attack. Either way, the Griffin exudes the energy of strength and security.
This sculpture was wholly forged by the artist using copper, silver, brass, and bronze.
Price: Php 1,500,000
Height: 16.3 inches
Length: 19 inches
Depth: 16.5 inches
Weight: 17 kilos
Dragon Seahorse (2025)
As an artist, Apolo knows his work is complete when he feels that the artwork is breathing its own energy. Gazing at the Dragon Seahorse whispers of legends that seahorses are baby dragons. The Dragon Seahorse speaks of the duality of force and grace, vulnerability and power, fire and water, flight and swim. It tells us that we do not have to be one or the other, and even perhaps we need to be both.*The blue-green hues are induced patina.
This sculpture was wholly forged by the artist using copper, silver, brass, and bronze.
Price: Php 1,100,000
Height: 23.8 inches
Width: 9.8 inches
Depth: 6.7 inches
Weight: 8.7 kilos
Christ's Last Breath (2024)
The artist depicts our Lord, as he gazed at the heavens beseeching the Father's power and guidance. This artwork features the irony of the depth of emotions seemingly emanating from Jesus' eyes. The artist also renders our Lord in traditional pre-colonial Filipino loincloth or bahag.
This sculpture was wholly forged by the artist using copper, silver, and zinc. The cross is made of solid mahogany.
(Not for sale at the moment, due to on-going improvements)
(Excluding mahogany cross)
Height: 31 inches
Width: 23 inches