Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

ABOUT THE WORK

The glass oeuvres of Ramon Orlina have evolved through the decades. He started with prismatic angles and then developed organic forms, experimented with textures and added some with holes, and until now, the innovative artist still finds himself incorporating various materials into his craft. The sculpture at hand, Lavish Strokes in Cobalt Blue, is among the carved crystal pieces that manifest his artistic evolution. In plain sight, it is evident that it was rendered with visual movement. His abstract works are notably designed with sharp bends and sleek edges, but, as the title suggests, this particular piece was contoured with broad curvatures. Furthermore, his studies with light that extend to exploring new colors are also observed in this glass piece in cobalt blue, a shade that is darker and deeper than his iconic liquid green. 2014 was a successful year for Orlina. He held two solo shows titled “Art of Wine” at Shangri-La Edsa in Manila and “Summa Orlina” at MANILART 2014 in Joaquin Gallery. He was also included in several group exhibitions, including the Art Fair Philippines 2014. Furthermore, Orlina received two notable awards: People of the Year Award 2014 from Stargate PeopleAsia and The Rotary Golden Wheel Award in Arts and Culture from the Rotary Club, along with the Quezon City Government. (P.I.R.)