Provenance: Provenance:
Formerly in the Casa San Miguel Collection

ABOUT THE WORK

Emmanuel Garibay’s depiction of animals compels us to see their nature through their own vision in order to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of their essence. He ventures into the subject of fish as an avenue for a more invigorated understanding and exploration of his artistry. Using the same degree of sensitivity and understanding for the plight of the oppressed, Garibay wants to convey his empathy for the natural world through this piece. He elevates the theme of animals in a similar way that he wanted to dignify his human subjects. Deviating from his usual renditions of the distressed masses, this painting of what is considered an inferior species of fish becomes an allegory of his artistic point of view. His veering away from the realistic depictions of fishes gives us a clearer glimpse into the innate ethos that is present even in non-human species.