Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Daniel Concepcion confirming the authenticity of this lot

Provenance: Private Collection, Manila

ABOUT THE WORK

From the lot at hand, one can feel a deep sense of serenity and an atmosphere that brings comfort to the psyche. In his column, art critic Cid Reyes wrote that “in our cacophonous midst, there are still artists who recognize the imperative of silence, from whose works we can seek and find solace.” Florencio Concepcion was one of the artists he mentioned whose tranquil paintings are worthy of recognition. The fine artist at first painted impressionistic scenes before delving into abstraction in the 1950s. And, this oil painting dated 1975 somewhat manifests his transition to abstraction from impressionism. He also used in this piece a calming spectrum of hues and the fine-tuned brushwork that have become his trademark, thus revealing a poetic portrayal of a subject or scenery. For Concepcion, his works are a result of his sentiments and artistry, he even perceived them as processes rather than products. To truly appreciate a Concepcion piece, it is encouraged to see it in person and experience the mood it exudes. (Isabella Romarate)