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In the 1980s, even as the three-decade mark of his career rolled in, Mauro Malang Santos remained as passionate as ever. Starting his artistic venture as an illustrator, Malang’s sensitivity veered into the cartoonish and the bright, with his work eventually evolving into lyrical semiabstraction and beyond.

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These three works encapsulate the epoch of Malang’s Filipinoness. A self-taught artist, Malang’s metamorphosis from cartoonist to illustrator to painter signifies a turn to a true Filipino essence if there is one. His works have long since carried that Filipino stamp, with E. Aguilar Cruz stating in 1973: “[While] Malang’s art is as unlike those of the traditional schools represented by Amorsolo…they both bear the same stamp of that quality Filipino art lovers mean when they say ‘Filipino.’”

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Malang’s in-depth understanding and masterful utilization of colors have earned him a reputation in the art scene as a “master colorist,” a nickname given to him by his peers, critics, and patrons. His art is distinguished by his fearless use of color, unafraid to incorporate any shade in his arbitrary geometric shapes and strokes but still able to depict and exude varying emotions. Consequently, despite its gem-toned quality, his canvases do not appear overwhelming to the eyes.

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While these works lack the standard folk objects, Malang’s Filipino sensibility is still in full display three decades since his painting pivot — evident through his soft yet vibrant figures: flowers, women, and vendors. (Jessica Magno)

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