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Norma Belleza’s provincial upbringing had a profound effect on her artistic career. Born in San Fernando, Pampanga, Belleza grew up in a house near the town market where characters from all walks of time congregated. She became familiarized with the town’s local affairs, its vibrant life speaking to her.

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In her Women Playing Cards, the viewer is greeted with the quintessential Belleza style with a twist; a group of six women sit on the round table, each holding a deck of cards in her hand. The background is just as vibrant, as one observes a santo seated in the back and the children sleeping. Most interesting of all is the crisscross of wooden panels preventing us from fully seeing the scene. It is as if we are on the outside looking in, a watcher peering in on a private moment.

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During Belleza’s early years, her works took on a dark and gloomy atmosphere. However, she eventually became more popularly known for her folk genre pieces like Women Playing Cards. Here, she evokes the vibrancy of rural life, highlighting the appearance of her people who were more “unsophisticated” than those of her contemporaries. Still, her bulky men and women echo the humble and simple life of her people, creating a piece that feels close to the hearts of her viewers.

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