Man By Ang Kiukok

Lot 72

Ang Kiukok (1931 - 2005)

Man

Estimate upon request

1978

Oil on canvas

99.5 x 89 cm (39 x 35 in)

National Artist Ang Kiukok reimagines the human body into fragmented distorted shapes in this 1978 oil on canvas masterpiece. Sharpened and constricted in its pose, the subject serves as a visceral metaphor for the reality in which Ang took inspiration from. The use of strong tones of flesh and interlocking geometric lines exacerbate the gripping imagery of stolid purposefullness and strength of character. Using the rigidness of the abstract geometric style to explore his powerful themes - the boldness in his artistic choice brought both commercial and critical success to the otherwise reserved artist.

Accompanying this work is an equally stellar provenance, having been commissioned by Jose Molano, the husband of Celia Molano, who introduced her husband to the artist.

Provenance:
Collection of Celia and Jose Molano, Manila


Salcedo Auctions

Important Philippine Art, including Furniture and Tribal and Ethnographic Art

PREVIEW | 6 - 13 March 2020, 10am - 6pm

AUCTION | 14 March 2020, 2pm

VENUE | Podium Level, Nex Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

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