{"status":true,"msg":{"data":{"id":99,"auction_id":1,"set_id":1,"lot_number":"62","artist":"Abi Dionisio (b. 1987)","title":"Innocence","starting_price":240000,"signed_dated":"signed and dated 2012 (lower right)","medium":"oil on canvas","size":"48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm)","property":null,"coa":"Accompanied by a certificate signed by the\nartist confirming the authenticity of this lot","provenance":null,"exhibited":null,"literature":null,"write_up":"Renowned Filipino contemporary artist Abi Dionisio is celebrated for her compelling technique and narrative quality. Her success in both solo and group exhibitions has garnered attention from collectors due to the captivating nature of her work, which seamlessly combines accessibility with deeply resonant narratives. In an interview, Dionisio revealed that her fascination with the works of art luminaries such as Juan Luna, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and Sir Edward John Poynter began at a young age. Furthermore, she acknowledged the profound influence of National Artist BenCab on her artistic journey. These formidable artistic influences played a pivotal role in shaping Dionisio’s distinctive painterly style, particularly evident in her portrayal of the human form—an integral and defining element within her artistic oeuvre. She notes that her practice is ultimately driven by the emancipatory effect she feels through self expression. ““Through it, I am able to express emotions, age, gender, body language and facial expressions. It helps me to compose and create stories…” states Dionisio <br /><br /> In this piece, Dionisio contemplates the meaning of innocence through what is arguably the most universal symbol of innocence; childhood. The work features two young girls each with a basket in their possession. The one on the right-hand side is seemingly mesmerized by her receptacle, its contents casting a bright glow on her already pristine dress. Meanwhile, the one figure on the left-hand side is seemingly equally enraptured by her companion’s basket, despite having one of her own. Her dress shares the same glow, yet its radiance pales in comparison given its darker bottom half. <br /><br /> Through what we know of Dionisio’s practice, it is not unreasonable to dissect the artist’s work through a narrative lens. Given that, the most visually striking aspect of the work are the dresses. The conscious decision to render one figure in a pristine white dress and another one in a mixture of white and gold may hint towards a not so straightforward approach to the concept of innocence. This is supplemented by the gaze and position of the other girl; one that does not convey envy, but perhaps yearning. One can argue that innocence is uniquely situated among the virtues primarily because it is the only one that cannot be gained, only lost. Perhaps here, Dionisio is not attempting to simply convey the concept of innocence, but to relay its bittersweet and ephemeral nature. (Jed Daya)","lot_group":"PAINTING","lot_details_html":null,"alias":null,"hp":0,"bp":0.2016,"isWithdrawn":0,"accounting_hp":0,"userBid":5930,"isPaid":0,"userId":22,"lot_status":"UNSOLD","isDone":1,"bid_history_id":515,"reserve_price":null,"hammer_price":0,"fav":0},"image":[{"id":65,"img_url":"https://leongallery.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/v2/auction/1/1/lot/62.jpg","isFeatured":1}]},"increment":[220000,240000,260000,280000,300000,320000,340000,360000,380000,400000,450000,500000,550000,600000,650000,700000,750000,800000,900000,1000000,1100000,1200000,1300000,1400000,1500000,1600000,1700000,1800000,1900000,2000000,2200000,2400000,2600000,2800000,3000000,3200000,3400000,3600000,3800000,4000000,4200000,4400000,4600000,4800000,5000000,5500000,6000000,6500000,7000000,7500000,8000000,8500000,9000000,9500000,10000000,11000000,12000000,13000000,14000000,15000000,16000000,17000000,18000000,19000000,20000000],"prev":61,"next":63,"count_bid":0,"bid_history":[],"tokenExpired":1}