PROPERTY FROM THE LEILA BENI TEZ COLLECTI ON

Each piece is accompanied by a certificate issued
by Fundacion Sansó confirming the authenticity of this lot

ABOUT THE WORK

To comprehend Juvenal Sansó’s artistry is to have a deep understanding of his life. One may not fully grasp the precise meaning of his subjects unless the trauma that resulted from his experiences in war-torn Manila is taken into account. His vividly colored and textured works exude a solitary atmosphere inspired by his nostalgic childhood in the Philippines. Art has become a form of escape for Sansó – an avenue for personal healing. It is not the desire to express a message that motivates Sansó to paint but a psychological necessity. The artist further expounds: “I think it’s just a step, just a step away from despair or inadaptability to life. Art becomes a bridge, a buoy of sorts… I think I couldn’t live without it.” Sansó’s name has been synonymous with the surreal. His works exhibit imagination, emancipation, and beyond everything, a personal and sincere connection with life and nature which he owes his healing.