Lot description
Arturo Luz (1926 - 2021) Six Cyclists signed (lower left) and dated 2011 acrylic on canvas 32" x 56" (81 cm x 142 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by Ms. Luisa Luz-Lansigan confirming the authenticity of this lot Acquired directly from the artist *This lot is sold to benefit the Metropolitan Museum of Manila in honor of Mr. Orestes Ojeda National Artist Arturo Rogerio Luz was always a man ahead of his time. Like his comrade-in-arms Fernando Zóbel, he was destined to make his mark on Philippine art several times over. His cool, spare works distilled the brave new mid-century world and he joined the exclusive roster of the Philippine Art Gallery, the first establishment to champion exclusively the cause of non-objective art. Luz would eventually open his own legendary gallery with his own name in 1960. One of his favorite subjects would be the cyclist, whose circles and frames lent themselves perfectly to Luz’ special geometry. Men reduced to straight lines and half-circles were distillations of what he felt was essential. But there would always be a sense of impish humor : In this case, a single mischievous figure stands on his head. Six Cyclists is also of large proportions, stretching almost 5 feet long and 2.5 feet high. (Lisa Guerrero Nakpil)
