Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist
confirming the authenticity of this lot

Provenance:
1335 Mabini

Exhibited:
1335 Mabini, Notes of Dissent, Manila,
February 17 to March 17, 2017

ABOUT THE WORK

An artist skilled as a sculptor and painter, Augusto Belsido Albor is one who contributed to the artworld both locally and internationally with his signature use of minimalist abstraction that incorporates some elements of Suprematism and Neoplasticism with each of his works. Inspired by his studies in the University of the East School of Music and Fine Arts and in the West Surrey College of Arts in England, Albor later earned the CCP Thirteen Artist Award. With this prestige, he became part of many major exhibitions both local and in places such as The United States, China, Japan, Germany, and other places across the world. Through his career, Albor always strived to stand out with his unique take of minimalist abstraction. His art was once described as; “being preoccupied with articulating a surface of great attentiveness while his current interest is directed towards the metaphysical”. This particular piece entitled; “Time and Distance” is an example of Albor’s execution of his style and philosophy when it comes to creating and expressing art. Through the vague minimalist use of the painting divided in black and white with gray shades painted within different sections of the canvas yet captivating dynamic play of these colors and their placement, the art invites viewers to immerse themselves within the work. They are removed from the real world and through the unique choices of placements of the shading and coloring are left to contemplate more on the meaning behind the work. Albor always made an effort to make his works unique in its expression by creating an alluring and immersive experience for viewers as the art speaks freely for what it means.