Provenance: Provenance: Private Collection, Manila

ABOUT THE WORK

The alluring and strikingly original works of artist Prudencio Lamarozza are undoubtedly a masterclass in color, tone, and balance. His signature use of a whimsical yet controlled technicolor palette is a gift and a talent that only a few artists can rightfully claim they’ve achieved. Each element of his work is meticulously directed in order to bring out a surrealist landscape that still contains within it a sense of familiarity and reality. Born in 1946, Lamarozza during his formative years. So much so that the young Prudencio would skip his studies to admire, and even sketch, the Chico and Amburayan rivers that flanked his village. Lamarozza then enrolled in University of Santo Tomas’ Fine Arts program where he found himself under the tutelage of a number of acclaimed artists such as Diosdado Lorenzo, Victorio Edades, and Angelito Antonio. His magical landscapes are imbued with a timeless sensibility, freeing it from the constraints of trends, tradition, and time. As an artist, Lamarozza can be viewed as one of the most original voices of his generation, with works that will undoubtedly stand the test of time and criticism.