Provenance: Provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist

ABOUT THE WORK

Vicente Manansala’s refined artistic skills in various media and styles, particularly Transparent Cubism, were developed not just by discipline and constant practice, but also through his pursuance of further technical training abroad. Manansala received grants, such as the funding from the UNESCO and French government to study in Canada and France; he studied under Ferdinand Leger in Paris. In 1960, he received another grant from the United States, which enabled Manansala to study stained glass techniques in New York. This 1960 stained-glass piece in a light box is highly rare, as he created a limited number of works in stained glass. A factor to the limited number is the difficulty and expense of having the necessary materials locally, which prevented him from creating more works of this medium. Engaging religious, local, and poetic images are presented in Manansala’s distinct brand of transparent cubism and evocative color selection which influenced countless artists.