Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mrs. Emma Navarro confirming the authenticity of this lot

ABOUT THE WORK

Committed to Modernism, National Artist Jerry Elizalde Navarro explored various artistic styles, media, and materials throughout his art practice that spanned for forty years. Navarro was hailed as a National Artist for Painting in 1999 for his devotion to the visual arts. His artistic preoccupations include drawing, printmaking, graphic designing, painting, and sculpting. Always upholding artistic freedom, his inherent creativity is not directed by the demands of the art market during his time. Instead, his body of works reveal his Asian sensibilities and constant Modernist transformations. His versatility as an artist is evident not only in his paintings but in his sculptures enriched by his interdisciplinary practice and travels. Navarro represented the country in various Sao Paulo Biennales (in 1967, 1970, and 1972) for sculpture. This Untitled piece is one of his hardwood sculptures that displays his modernist techniques. His unique abstract take on a tree part is highly engaging, innovative and original at best, showcasing his proficiency in sculpture-making.