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Untitled signed and dated 2013 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 36" (91 cm x 91 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Private collection, Manila Norma Belleza's affinity for the folk motif is highly evident in her canvases, celebrating Filipino culture, household, and market scenes. Women figures are also a staple element of her paintings, representing various aspects of Filipino life and tradition. Most of the time, they were vendors, potters, and workers, but at times, they were simply a group of friends chatting together, or a loving wife and mother tending to her family. Belleza's profound understanding of colors and skilled employment of black outlines tone down her brilliant hues, making her works more visually balanced. This approach to color and the childlike aesthetics of her paintings exude warmth, comfort, and an amiable atmosphere, fostering a sense of connection and nostalgia with viewers. This untitled piece, dated 2013, embodies the elements of a quintessential Belleza masterpiece: women and vibrant palette. It depicts a busy market scene; vendors of all sorts present left and right, from fish, fruits, and suman, to flowers, linen cloths, and children's toys. The sound of their voices, calling for their suki, as well as their every move, permeates the whole scene and can almost be heard by the viewers. Furthermore, her subject and palette evoke a lively Filipino summer, with fiestas here and there and tropical fruits aplenty, immersing viewers in a warm, festive atmosphere that highlights Filipino culture. (Jessica Magno)