Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist

ABOUT THE WORK

Another native artist of Angono, Rizal, Salvador Juban made his mark in the Philippine art scene as Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s assistant. Distinct from Botong, Juban paints using bolder lines and a more spontaneous approach. Aside from Botong, he also assisted Vicente Manansala in the creation of his murals for the Philippine Heart Center and the United Coconut Planters Bank. A truly gifted artist, Juban started his training by sketching comic book characters. Being under Botong’s tutelage, it was during his student days when he frequented Botong’s residence to witness the creation of his oeuvres. He then eventually became his own assistant on his projects. He ended up painting similar subjects as Botong, such as fiestas and other folk genre subjects of his hometown of Angono. He joined several exhibitions and did several one-man shows both locally and abroad. Juban also commissioned several murals for both public and private organizations.