The rugged yet glowing hues of Norma Belleza’s mother and child composition have something of the vitality of Fauve colors. In 1987, Cid Reyes talked to Norma Belleza about her art: “Si Ate Norma, parang Rouault ang influence - o si Gauguin.” Norma Belleza replied: “Naku hindi. Si Mr Edades, pag sinabi niyang tumingin kayo sa libro, ayoko nga.” Husband Angelito Antonio added to the conversation: “Oo, I can attest to that.” Norma Belleza: “Ang gusto ko, yung natural lang na nakikita ko.” Angelito Antonio adds: “Mismong si Odette Alcantara, sabi niya, ‘Norma is a very natural kind of artist.”
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Norma Belleza (b.1929)
Mother and Child
signed and dated 1984 (lower right)
oil on canvas
24” x 30” (61 cm x 76 cm)
SOLD: PHP 186,880
Provenance: Provenance: Private Collection, Cebu City