ABOUT THE WORK

There is much acclaim in the artistic career of Ibarra dela Rosa — he was among the pioneering batch of Dimasalang Artists, an influential group that possessed an assortment of styles and influences; he was also among the first batch of Thirteen Artist Awardees, receiving the award in 1972, amongst other things. The creative vision of Ibarra dela Rosa is unique, to say the least. His palette selection truly does stand out, transforming scenic landscapes into dream-like settings. There are noticeable stylistic changes in the works of dela Rosa from period to period, but ever present is the whimsy and allure culled from the vibrance and brilliance pervading the piece.