Carlo Magno (b. 1960) is a versatile Filipino painter and sculptor whose career has been marked by bold transformations. Trained initially in architecture and later in fine arts at PWU under Raul Isidro, he first gained recognition in the 1980s for his hyperrealist works of Filipiniana subjects, landscapes, and cultural artifacts. By the early 2000s, Magno shifted toward abstraction, embracing gestural brushwork, dynamic textures, and minimalist forms influenced by Asian philosophy and Abstract Expressionism.
Known as a “Master of Light,” his luminous red-toned canvases and mixed-media works—often layered with sand, metallic hues, and calligraphic elements—evoke both energy and contemplation. His sculptural practice, characterized by stainless steel geometric forms, further explores space, volume, and simplicity.
With over 20 solo exhibitions in the Philippines and abroad, Magno’s art continues to engage viewers in introspection, offering stability, serenity, and resonance. His recent series Formal Parallels showcases his evolving mastery, combining depth, balance, and material experimentation across painting, sculpture, and 3D-printed reliefs.
Bio from Art+ Magazine
