“Honoré” represents an introspective reflection on Juvenal Sansó’s artistic journey, with each participating artist hoping to portray the master Sansó as they knew him: monumental in his importance in the art world, philosophical, and bearing witness to the unwinding of time in his careful and detailed observation of seascapes, landscapes, and flowers. The works focus on techniques and palettes that Sansó used in his oeuvre, with each artist having a unique take of the master’s approach.
In their works, the artists express the vitality of life, the interplay of light and shadow, the dimensions of structures, the depths of color and tone, as inspired by Sansó’s passion, curiosity and excitement towards art.
“Honoré” is an exhibition primarily centered around the idea of the life and time of an older, more renowned artist as imagined by another. The exhibition is meant as well to reflect on how an artist is influenced or shaped in his own time, and how ideas, thoughts, and inspiration flow continually from predecessors to the younger generation.
The undercurrent of the exhibit is an appeal to the common humanity and shared universal values among artists. It is a commemoration to a master, a celebration of life, an ode to the journey of an artist like no other, a declaration of thanks if you will, and a continuing appreciation of an immeasurable craft.
Galleria Nicolas showcases “Honoré” from June 29 to July 8, 2021. The Galleries are located at the 3/F Art Space, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City and at 2/F, Filipino Village, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Parañaque, respectively. For inquiries, contact +63 917 643 6282, email gallerianicolasbayarea@gmail.com or +63 2 8 625 0273, +63 917 534 3942, email info@gallerianicolas.com.
