Provenance: Private Collection, Manila

ABOUT THE WORK

Emilio Aguilar Cruz, more fondly known by his moniker ‘Abe’, is a polymath of sorts. A profound, nationally published journalist and writer at a young age, Abe would later add visual artist to his already astounding resume. A prolific artist in every sense of the word, Abe had excelled in numerous fields, garnering accolades in literature and painting amongst other things. An adept, multifaceted artist, Emilio Aguilar Cruz exemplified the bon vivant lifestyle — a true renaissance man.