Accompanied by a certificate signed by the
artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

ABOUT THE WORK

The enigmatic and alluring eccentricities of Emmanuel Garibay’s skillfully executed works are undoubtedly what makes the artist a favorite among critics, collectors, and artists alike. Garibay’s body of work is extensive to say the least. The artist has painted numerous scenes, from the familiar atmosphere of Manila’s rush hour to the seemingly mundane nature of fresh produce. Yet, throughout his works, Garibay has maintained a sense of exaggeration that seemingly points towards a much deeper wellspring of curiosities and mysteries. This feeling of familiar surrealism is evident in this oil on canvas piece titled Doctrine. The distinctly flat and neutral perspective heightens the magnetically ominous undertones of the piece. Upon first glance, two things will undoubtedly leave an impression on would-be viewers; the floating mask-like face found near the center of the work, and the space that houses the aforementioned figure that bears resemblance to a church or a place of worship. The work itself is seemingly concerned with the nature of the divine amidst the physical world. The mysterious face, though shrouded by the mundane nature of the work’s less striking elements, seemingly permeates the reality of the work itself, implying the invisible yet everpresent nature of the underlying metaphysical and spiritual force.