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ABOUT THE WORK

Juvenal Sansó spent his younger years studying art with private tutors and taking art classes with renowned art professors from UP and UST. He also studied in art academies in Rome and France, where the latter became his permanent residence. Studying in different academies and under various mentors, Sansó explored different mediums for his works–oil, acrylic, watercolor, dry brush, and pen and ink—and studied fresco painting and etching in Paris. He held numerous exhibitions in the Philippines, Italy, France, the US, Mexico, and England. Sansó’s paintings exude a sense of calmness but haunt the viewers simultaneously. Often, his works appear as though one is looking at a hazy and distant dream, an entirely surrealistic world. On the contrary, his themes—landscapes and seascapes—give off a sense of solitude and tranquility. The painting at hand, Rush of Tide, is a testament to Sansó’s mastery and unique style. This 1970 acrylic on canvas painting presented a peaceful scenery featuring rock formations and flowing water, brought to life with harsh but careful brushstrokes. Sansó’s use of a dry-on-dry technique, dabbing a dry brush on white paint and strategically placing it on the dry surface of the painting, creates the illusion of flowing water. Combined with his choice of colors, this technique results in a hazy, dream-like masterpiece that showcases his artistic skill and interest in this style. (Jessica Magno)