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In the 1990s, Mauro Malang Santos reached the peak of his career and more. The megastar of the Philippine art scene, as critic Cid Reyes described him, mastered multiple mediums, creating a kaleidoscope of works that depicted Filipino life and culture in a way that is equal part vibrant and local.

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This 1996 piece features Malang’s signature big-limbed and geometric women. Standing shoulder to shoulder, these five women stand with their hands crossed over their laps as they stare balefully at the audience, with the woman standing in the center holding the shoulder of the child in front of her. Malang’s women occupy the majority of the space as they stand with their heads and shoulders almost brushing the edge of the canvas.

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However, the focal point of this piece is the colors. Malang’s colors sing; though he had never dwelled on his color sensibilities, he had described it as largely instinctive. This intuitive approach to colors and palettes led to Malang’s exuberant painting style.

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“There is no color he avoids, no hue or shade he cannot orchestrate in his palette,” Cid Reyes wrote in 1992.

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In this piece, he strayed from his bold and bright colors into acidic ones. Battery yellow against highlights of pitch black and neon greens created a vibrant work that is equal parts nostalgic and futuristic. “Maturity, not age” is what he attributed to his exceptional growth and skills, and indeed, Malang’s persistent pursuit of his muse yielded to an illustrious career and a mastery of his craft, as evidenced by the lot in hand. (Hannah Valiente)

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