Agnes Arellano: Sculptor of Myth and Trauma Agnes Arellano (born November 21, 1949 in San Juan, Philippines) is a Filipino sculptor renowned for surrealist, expressionist works exploring female deities, life & death themes, and pre-colonial culture. Her provocative sculptures blend mythology with personal experiences—a testament to the profound impact of tragedy on her artistic vision. Arellano’s oeuvre delves into complex psychological landscapes shaped by loss and imbued with symbolic representations of universal human concerns. Early Life and Influences Born in San Juan, Rizal, Agnes Ar…