Provenance: : Private Collection, Manila

ABOUT THE WORK

Diosdado Lorenzo is celebrated for the vitality and radiance of his art. As stated by Imelda Cajipe Endaya, “many appreciate Lorenzo’s work as a refinement of Philippine modernist painting.” Leonidas Benesa also had high acclaims for the artist, saying: “Lorenzo was the first Filipino painter to attract attention to paint as paint on canvas, in impasto so that color and texture are one…done in vibrations of warm colors and rich in textural qualities.” Perhaps the most striking features of this painting are its colors. The subject strays away from the narrative, emphasizing the beauty of the colors. The rich and warm hues painted lightly and the sumptuous brushstrokes have become a trademark of Lorenzo’s artistry. Details are relinquished to achieve an overall effect in an expressionistic manner, accentuating its light and colorization. The composition is seemingly weightless and delicate, but the intensity can be felt through its complementary colors. Through the use of this kind of harmony, Lorenzo encapsulates art as a timeless form.