This piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by the artist’s estate
confirming the authenticity of this lot

ABOUT THE WORK

An acclaimed academic and art educator, Florencio B. Concepcion hailed from a new generation of painters that emerged in the mid-sixties from the progressive post-war period. He was a graduate of Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines and a scholar of the Italian government at the Accademia di Belle Arte in Rome. He was an influence to a generation of artists such as Augusto Albor, Romulo Galicano, and Lao Lianben. His art evolved and transformed from impressionistic scenes at the beginning of his career until he adapted abstract expressionism in the 1950s. Although Concepcion’s creations are often described as exquisite and otherworldly, insinuating an otherwise metaphysical sense of elation, it can be asserted that his works are best understood as processes instead of outcomes. This particular work radiates comfort and tranquility to the soul. To appreciate his work is like spending a holiday in the countryside and immersing ourselves in the pacifying atmosphere of rural living, especially after pouring all our strength into toiling. To understand Concepcion’s intricate artistry, one must appreciate his works in their actuality, discerning and admiring their various facets and characters.