Provenance: Provenance: Pinto Art Museum, Antipolo City

ABOUT THE WORK

Contemporary artist Winner Jumalon’s thought-provoking works are marked by a profound level of sincerity. He taps into the viewers’ subconscious through his portraits that reveal a concern for both human condition and spirituality. Collectors and critics have pointed out his spontaneous strokes and playfulness as he takes upon personal, cultural, and artistic identities as his main themes. In this richly layered, intriguing portrait, a goat-faced man holds onto his horns. The subject’s pose and gesture are suggestive of human complexity. Emotive in composition, it is an engaging piece that makes the viewer think of the subliminal context behind the subject’s appearance. Jumalon, a Zamboanga-born multi-awarded visual artist, is a two-time finalist of the Philip Morris Art Awards. He won the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards in 2009. Honors include 2016 Tiroche Deleon Collection Residency Program, Jaffa, Israel; Ten Outstanding Artists, Nokia, Philippines; and 2008 Shortlist, Ateneo Art Awards, Philippines, among others.