Accompanied by a certificate issued by Ms. Luisa Luz-Lansigan confirming the authenticity of this lot

ABOUT THE WORK

Arturo Luz was among the exceptional practitioners of abstract art in the Philippines. The oeuvres of the National Artist for Visual Arts are described as "semirepresentational and semi-abstract." His Minimalism was a stark contrast to the works of other artists who had a preference for vibrant colors and canvases full of movement. Furthermore, his aesthetic sensibilities were universal and his subjects were morphed from recognizable objects to mere artistic elements. The works of Luz are collages that explore the use of the material in expressing basic elements of painting — lines, form, and tone. In the case of this triptych, the white and yellow squares and splotches are the only touch of color on the black background, an artistic attempt to explore tonality and the gradations of shades. (P.I.R.)