ABOUT THE WORK

The emotional quality of Romulo Olazo’s gossamer-like figures is piercing — easily felt upon sight, as the canvases beckon to the audiences with their radiance. The much acclaimed, eloquent play on light and translucence Olazo had concocted has come to be known as the Diaphanous series — the most famous series of works by the artist, and among the most iconic series of works in Modern Philippine Art. In this Diaphanous work, we see the strong contrast of tones emphasized as the white overlays come together and emanate an emerald glow, illuminating the drabness of the dark green background. Bursting with his own brand of jubilance, Olazo uses shades of Ochre, subdued by the multiple thin layers of white, to create this stunning explosion of brilliance.