A pioneer “Neo-Realist” of the country, Cesar Legaspi is remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. Legaspi belonged to the so-called “Thirteen Moderns” and later, the “Neo-realists”. His distinctive style and daring themes contributed significantly to the advent and eventual acceptance of modern art in the Philippines. Legaspi made use of the geometric fragmentation technique, weaving social comment and juxtaposing the mythical and modern into his overlapping, interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity.
Among his works are Gadgets I, Gadgets II, Diggers, Idols of the Third Eye, Facade, Ovary, Flora and Fauna, Triptych, Flight, Bayanihan, Struggle,Avenging Figure, Turning Point, Peace, The Survivor, The Ritual.
Cesar Legaspi (1917–1994), painter
Sample works: Diggers, Idols of the Third Eye
Date conferred as NA: 1990
Source:http://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/cesar-legaspi-2/
Cesar Legaspi (1917–1994), painter
Sample works: Diggers, Idols of the Third Eye
Date conferred as NA: 1990
Source:http://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/cesar-legaspi-2/
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