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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Oct. 26, 2024

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000

          The Nipa Hut signed and dated 2014 (lower right) oil on canvas 38 1/4" x 50" (97 cm x 127 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Salva-Vida
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Salva-Vida

          Est: ₱1,600,000 - ₱2,080,000

          Salva-Vida signed and dated 2018 (lower right) oil on canvas 91” x 143 1/4” (231 cm x 364 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED Yavuz Gallery, Above Sea Level, Singapore, 26 August - 16 September 2018 WRITE UP Ronson Culibrina interjects humor and wit into his almost apocalyptic depictions of coastal towns. Spending his formative years on the island of Talim, Rizal, Culibrina’s figurative paintings touch upon the rapid deterioration of nature mixed in with pops of humor and surrealism that make his work a visual masterpiece. Salva-vida, literally translating to “save lives”, follows a similar storyline. In a Culibrina usual, the massive canvas is overflowing with details with some elements bearing that surrealist surprise. For example, some men wore hazmat suits as they forage through the waste, suggesting that the garbage is hazardous in some way. A massive Venus fly trap emerges from the waters, an unnervingly long tongue lolled out and more importantly, there are heaps of garbage and waste everywhere one looks – on the boat, in the water, and even in the air. “I saw how my hometown transformed from a quiet, fishing town into a busy urban area — and it fueled my fascination with the clash between tradition and modernity, which I explore a lot in my art,” Culibrina states in a Philstar interview. “The site, sights, and people also made their way into my art, so my formative years in my hometown still play a crucial role in my artistic process.” As such, Salva-vida pins onto its canvas Culibrina’s fascination with modernity and its consequences. The visage of his hometown (and the oil spills that happen within its waters) is immortalized in his oeuvre, a cohesive chaos that effectively portrays the urgency one must take when addressing nature’s distress calls. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Vain Aquatic Capital
          Sep. 14, 2024

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Vain Aquatic Capital

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          Vain Aquatic Capital signed and dated 2018 (lower left) oil on canvas 48” x 60” (122 cm x 152 cm) EXHIBITED Yavuz Gallery, Above Sea Level, Singapore, 26 August - 16 September 2018 WRITE UP Ronson Culibrina’s 2018 Vain Aquatic Capital follows the artist’s penchant for playful interpretations of pressing socio-political-topics. Hailing from his first solo exhibition entitled Above Sea Level, Vain Aquatic Capital is one of Culibrina’s interpretations of a coastal town rapidly facing decline due to human exploitation and overconsumption. “Culibrina veers away from apocalyptic, desolate depictions of a moribund ecosystem,” writes the exhibition’s press release, “instead visualizing this conflict through frenzied, carnivalesque seascapes that appropriate humorous popculture references both formally and conceptually.” Vain Aquatic Capital follows this formula -- as one looks deeper into the work, one would find multiple contradicting elements. A massive toy rubber duck floats on the sea while at the bottom of the canvas lies a miniature barungbarong. The stems of the plants surrounding the sea reach out to the circle of fishing boats as though zombies itching to drag humans down with it. The result is a cohesive chaos that further emphasizes Culibrina’s stance on nature’s rapid deterioration, his anxieties with its rapid transformation, and a clear call to address the growing concern regarding society’s unsustainability with nature’s resources. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jul. 27, 2024

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          The Nipa Hut signed and dated 2014 (lower right) oil on canvas 38 1/4" x 50" (97 cm x 127 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Secrecy, Conspiracy
          Jun. 08, 2024

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Secrecy, Conspiracy

          Est: ₱900,000 - ₱1,170,000

          Secrecy, Conspiracy signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 98" x 78" (248 cm x 198 cm) EXHIBITED: Galerie Michael Janssen, Ronson Culibrina: Resurrección, Berlin, 2 July - 5 September 2016 Reconstructing Resurrección Culibrina’s Contemporary Look at History Culibrina's artistic practice resides at the convergence of traditional, modern, and contemporary expressions. His work serves as both a critical response and a logical culmination of the complexities inherent in postmodern thought and expression that shaped his artistic evolution. His pieces, while playful and whimsical, remain deeply rooted in context rather than prioritizing pure form, emotion, or expression alone. Acknowledging art as a potent analytical tool for understanding history and historicity, Culibrina also recognizes the necessity for innovation and reinterpretation to foster a comprehensive and interconnected understanding of human experience. This 2016 piece by Culibrina titled Secrecy, Conspiracy, hails from the artist’s 2016 exhibit at Galerie Michael Janssen in Germany. The exhibition featured a sort of artistic dialogue between Culibrina and 19th century painter Felix Resurrección Hidalgo through Culibirna’s own renditions of Hidalgo’s iconic pieces. According to the exhibit’s curator Ruel Caasi: “Culibrina selects key pieces from the works of Resurrección Hidalgo and introduces interventions to further connect his old paintings with the contemporary times. Building upon earlier projects of appropriating the works of renowned masters, both local and foreign, Culibrina inserts a wide gamut of icons and images that open up reflections and discussions on themes like flow of goods and cultural influences, globalization, and the dynamics of the art market and economy, to name but a few. Here, we see Resurrección Hidalgo’s trademark Academic style deconstructed and transformed into busier and more restless imagery filled with references to popular culture and current issues. The works in the exhibition particularly visualize social media obsession, pop and iconic objects, and details from the works of other masters, such as Vermeer and Fernando Amorsolo, another key figure in Philippine art who was prolific during the country’s decades under American rule. These compositions are meant to trigger the audience to interrogate the category we refer to as “master,” its implications and relevance at this point in history with so many materials being appropriated and reworked, and with the past still haunting the present.” (Jed Daya)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Apr. 20, 2024

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱480,000 - ₱624,000

          Untitled (Diptych) signed and dated 2012 (lower right) oil on canvas 48” x 72” (122 cm x 183 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled
          Dec. 02, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled

          Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

          Untitled signed and dated 2018 (lower left) oil on canvas 96” x 53” (244 cm x 135 cm) WRITE UPParadoxical interpretations and critical perspectives – Ronson Culibrina is not afraid to tackle hardhitting socio-political issues in his works. Born in an increasingly interconnected world, Culibrina wittily injects contemporary pop culture references in his hauntingly vibrant interpretations of the Filipino culture, history, and society. His curator Ruel Caasi best puts in words Culibrina’s brilliance. “Ronson’s art has evolved from appropriating the works of old masters in order to conjure playful commentaries on contemporary issues, to creating more personally-informed works drawn from recollections and encounters,” Caasi states. “His art is also an ongoing exploration of form and devotion to skill and technique, so the best is yet to come.” A native of Talim Island in Laguna, Culibrina returns to the sea in this captivating 2018 work. Every single inch of this huge 244 cm x 135 cm work is filled with a myriad of references the viewer is sure to enjoy feasting on. Wooden houses above the water, men in hazmat suits, tentacled monsters beneath the water’s surface – Culibrina expertly portrays the rapid urbanization his hometown faces and the uncertainty it poses. “I saw how my hometown transformed from a quiet, fishing town into a busy urban area and it fueled my fascination with the clash between tradition and modernity, which I explore a lot in my art,” he says. His poignant works mixes outlandish scenes with muted tones, resulting in an oeuvre that is sure to stay with the audience for years to come. (Hannah Valiente)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Oct. 21, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

          Untitled signed and dated 2018 (lower right) oil on canvas 28” x 34 1/2” (71 cm x 88 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - The Nipa Hut
          Sep. 09, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - The Nipa Hut

          Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) The Nipa Hut signed and dated 2014 (lower right) oil on canvas 38 1/4" x 50" (97 cm x 127 cm) Drawing from the legacy of academic and genre scene painters such as National Artist Fernando Amorsolo's timeless brushwork, Filipino contemporary artist Ronson Culibrina ingeniously weaves a captivating narrative that melds cultural and artistic references, intriguing the observer through the comfort of familiarity. With a masterful touch, he superimposes classic imagery with a profusion of uniqueness, breathing life into his compositions using dynamic and captivating elements inspired by contemporary life and pop-culture phenomena. Culibrina's deliberate approach unfolds new avenues for introspection, discourse, and contemplation surrounding cultural and sociological quandaries, rekindling the original essence that once adorned canvases during their initial unveiling Ronson Culibrina embarked on his artistic journey by attaining a Fine Arts degree from the Technological University of the Philippines in Manila. Since 2008, he has contributed his works to collective exhibitions on both local and international stages, culminating in his backto-back solo exhibitions in July 2016, gracing the Ayala Museum and Galerie Michael Janssen Berlin. This creative luminary stands adorned with accolades, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the 23rd Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company Painting Competition (2009), as well as the esteemed Juror's Choice at the Philippine National Oil Company Painting Competition (2010). (Jed Daya)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 17, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

          Sea of Change signed and dated 2018 (lower left) oil on canvas 60" x 60" (152 cm x 152 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist EXHIBITED: Yavuz Gallery, Above Sea Level, Singapore, August 26 - September 16, 2018 Ronson Culibrina's Sea of Change further explores the artist's escalating concerns about the future of the natural environment and man's fate under a detrimental development masquerading behind technological progress. The piece was among the works showcased in Culibrina's first solo exhibition with Yavuz Gallery, Singapore, titled Above Sea Level, which presents playful yet poignant images of a coastal town's painful and blistering destruction. Inspired by the artist's formative years in his hometown of Talim Island in Rizal Province, Culibrina presents harrowing depictions of environmental decline with references to pop culture. Culibrina's native Talim Island, a thriving community situated in the middle of Laguna de Bay, has been suffering from the dangerous accumulation of toxic pollutants, such as plastic wastes, resulting from negligent industries and the overall lack of proper sewage facilities to treat wastewater before it flows to the lake. In a 2020 Philippine Star article, Culibrina says that he saw his hometown transform "from a quiet, fishing town into a busy urban area," fueling his "fascination with the clash between tradition and modernity." In Culibrina's Sea of Change, the artist portrays a scene from Talim Island: a disturbing image of a fisherman standing at the edge of a wooden pier. His boat is in an almost upturned orientation. Familiar images from the iconographies of international artists appear. The man wears a virtual reality (VR) box headset, with his neck wrapped around in Jeff Koons' balloon figures, a bunch of which can be seen tied up to a post. Yayoi Kusama's polkadotted tentacles rise from the water, with one of its limbs replacing the man's left hand. By juxtaposing traditional and familiar scenes with images associated with capitalism and consumerism, Culibrina cleverly paints a picture of environmental degradation by forces of destructive contemporary technologies, leading to unsustainable progress. The man wearing a VR headset symbolizes a poignant reminder of days gone by, signifying that the vibrant past and hopes of sustainable progress are now only visible through the lens of virtual reality, or is it? Are we collectively willing to turn a mere virtual reality into an actual reality? (A.M.)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Prayer
          Apr. 22, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Prayer

          Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Prayer signed and dated 2010 (lower right) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jan. 22, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000

          Maid in Heaven signed and dated 2018 (bottom) resin 13” x 13” x 8” (33 cm x 33 cm x 20 cm ) 19” x 14” x 9” (48 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jan. 21, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Prayer singned and dated 2010 (lower right) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jan. 21, 2023

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2012 (lower right) oil on canvas 34” x 23” (86 cm x 58 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Maselang Bahaghari 1
          Dec. 03, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Maselang Bahaghari 1

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          Maselang Bahaghari 1 signed and dated 2019 (lower right) oil on canvas and bamboo 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) EXHIBITED Secret Fresh Gallery, Maselang Bahaghari, San Juan, October 20 - November 9, 2019 Ronson Culibrina is usually known for his paintings that parody the works of old masters, which he would superimpose with whimsical elements from contemporary pop culture to open up reflections on history, cultural influences, and diaspora. However, the past four years witnessed a paradigm shift in his imagery, refocusing his subject on exploring environmental themes and the ecological consequences of industrialization and rapid urbanization. In this context, Culibrina poses the question “For whom,” as he ponders on the issue of purported development in the name of socio-economic progress and who truly benefits from it. Since 2017, Culibrina has mounted exhibitions (Talim, 2017; Above Sea Level, 2018; and Salva Vida, 2019) inspired by his hometown in Talim Island on the shores of the Laguna de Bay. “I saw how my hometown transformed from a quiet, fishing town into a busy urban area—and it fueled my fascination with the clash between tradition and modernity, which I explore a lot in my art. The site, sights, and people also made their way into my art, so my formative years in my hometown still play a crucial role in my artistic process,” Culibrina says of his inspiration for his current themes. In continuation of his pursuit, the Maselang Bahaghari series serves as a visual commentary on the consequences of the rapid deterioration of a once-thriving lakeside community to the socio-economic disposition of its inhabitants and the area’s biodiversity. Borrowing from the title of a 1999 song by the popular Filipino rock band the Eraserheads, the series chronicles the colorful fields produced by plastic wastes dumped into bodies of water. In Culibrina’s native Talim Island, gone are the glory days of its vibrant lakeside living. Toxic pollutants resulting from negligent industries and lack of proper sewage facilities are present in large quantities in and around its surrounding waters. Given these issues, Culibrina paints a poignant picture of a community’s pressing environmental concerns. The artist prompts us to collectively raise our voices and mobilize against a systemic problem flamboyantly masquerading under the banner of progress. (A.M.)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled
          Dec. 03, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled

          Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000

          Untitled signed and dated 2017 (lower left) oil on canvas 43" x 62" (109 cm x 157 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist Ronson Culibrina is noted for his appropriation paintings that are based on the works of prominent local and international artists. His art makes traditional approaches meet with the contemporary, confronting the power dynamics in art. The piece at hand shows a faithful rendition of a Fernando Amorsolo piece titled Banaue Rice Terraces — it portrays the bucolic life of the Ifugao tribes. Culibrina overlays the romantic rural setting of Amorsolo with strange and surreal elements such as splatters of paint and a striking rendition of American artist Jeff Koons’s two popular pieces, the Diamond and the Balloon Dog. As a result, Culibrina infused his own sense of individuality into the compositions of Amorsolo through his signature use of eccentric elements inspired by pop culture and modern customs. His works, despite the critical theme, still possess a whimsical appeal. Culibrina is a recipient of several prestigious awards, among those is the Fernando Zóbel Prize for the Visual Arts in the Ateneo Art Awards in 2018. He was named one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia” in the arts in 2016. And in 2017, the year this piece was created, he was included in the Filipino Emerging Artists Group Exhibition at Nunu Fine Art in Taipei, Taiwan. (P.I.R.)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Oct. 22, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled (Diptych) signed and dated 2012 (lower right) oil on canvas 48” x 72” (122 cm x 183 cm) PROVENANCE León Gallery, The Kingly Treasures Auction 2020, November 28, 2020, Makati City, Lot 144

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jul. 30, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 25 1/2” x 28 1/2” (65 cm x 72 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 11, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 28 1/2" (61 cm x 72 cm) Ronson Culibrina is a contemporary artist recognized for his appropriation of pieces that alludes to the masterpieces of prominent painters. He describes his art as a personal expression and retelling of aspects of his life. At the same time, it connects well with the broad social fabric. He said, “My works then visualize metaphorically the idea of balancing amid a rapidly changing lifestyle and environment.” The oeuvres of Culibrina, rich in juxtapositions of psychedelic colors with subdued hues, are depictions of social and cultural evolution brought upon by modernization and industrialization. In 2016, the year this oil-on-canvas piece was signed, the visual artist debuted in Berlin with the opening of his one-man exhibition at the Galerie Michael Janssen in Potsdamerstrasse 63. The artworks in the exhibition portray social media obsession, pop and iconic articles, and details from the works of renowned figures in Philippine art. (P.I.R.)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 11, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled (Woman with Pearls) s signed and dated 2014 (lower left) oil on canvas 36" x 36" (91 cm x 91 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Mr. Nicholas Teotico confirming the authenticity of this lot The works of Ronson Culibrina attract viewers by creating notable works of artists then recreating and restructuring them by adding individuality and dynamic elements. Although he alters and distorts their original compositions, he does not allow the original work to lose expression. His art is an ode to his never-ending exploration of form playing around the fusion between traditional and modernity, which is a dedication to his upbringing. With that, his work allows for reflections and discussions on traditional and contemporary forms. In this painting in particular, Culibrina creates a psychedelic display with playful elements, while also with haunting eyes. (M.D.V)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 11, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Behind the Filipina Smile, Every Minute of the Day signed and dated 2014 (lower right) oil on canvas 42" x 30" (107 cm x 76 cm) EXHIBITED 1335Mabini, Before Sundown, Makati City, September 20 - October 17, 2014 Ronson Culibrina confronts dynamics in art history in this piece revolving around Fernando Amorsolo’s dalagang bukid. Amorsolo’s depiction of an idyllic countryside scene and ideal native beauty was challenged by the flourishing of modernist art in the country, disputing the conservative and academic concepts regarding aesthetics. According to Lisa Ito in her essay Market Intersections in the Art of Ronson Culibrina, the artists associated with the Amorsolo tradition—the Mabini Art movement—would set up a shop along Mabini Street in Ermita, establishing an inter-generational community in the 1950s that would later be associated with a “commercialized and often lucrative artistic production.” Appropriating Amorsolo’s pastoral setting as a backdrop and the archetypal rural feminine as the main subject, Culibrina borrows elements from Yayoi Kusama’s art, specifically her signature polka dots, replacing Amorsolo’s native flora with Kusama’s polka dot-infused flowers. Kusama has been associated with the same level of commercial success as with the Mabini Art movement, although on a global scale. Ito notes in her essay: “For Amorsolo and the Mabini artists have also represented how Philippine art maintains disparate and interconnected links with the market: from masterpieces of fine art authenticated by connoisseurs and valued at auctions to works produced for the consumption of the mass market, tourists, and expatriates.” Culibrina also explores the contradiction between the conservative and the modern, juxtaposing traditional approaches with contemporary styles. “Populating and altering the once unified vistas and scenery of the Amorsolo and Mabini tradition, the use of pastiche and distortion as forms of visual intervention produces a sense of both dissonance and anxiety in these intersections of the conservative and the contemporary. This practice underscores how something is amiss; how images produced decades apart can fulfill uncannily similar roles and functions as contemporary commodities, circulating in both local and global art contexts,” Ito writes. (A.M.)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled
          Apr. 23, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled

          Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2015 (lower right) oil on canvas 29” x 15” (74 cm x 38 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled
          Apr. 23, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled

          Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 15” x 11” (38 cm x 28 cm)

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled (After Fernando Amorsolo's
          Mar. 05, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled (After Fernando Amorsolo's

          Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

          Untitled (After Fernando Amorsolo's Portrait of a Filipino Man) signed and dated 2015 (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 22" (76 cm x 56 cm) Ronson Culibrina juxtaposes traditional approaches to art with contemporary styles, exploring the many possibilities between the inherent contradiction between the conservative and the avant-garde. Culibrina confronts power dynamics in art history in this piece revolving around Fernando Amorsolo’s Portrait of a Filipino Man. Amorsolo’s depiction of an idyllic countryside scene and ideal native beauty was challenged by the flourishing of modernist art in the country, disputing the then-prevailing notions regarding aesthetics and iconography. By the 1950s, the artists associated with the aesthetics of Amorsolo— the Amorsolo School—would establish an intergenerational community that would be later associated with the commercialization of artistic production. Culibrina confronts the complexities of global and local orientations of modernism and the seemingly irrevocable interdependence of contemporary art to the market. As Lisa Ito notes in the essay Market Intersections in the Art of Ronson Culibrina, “It thus becomes a challenge to fill in its discursive gaps: to interrogate these processes and phenomena within art history and to weigh how Philippine contemporary art has served as a critical mode towards introspection and interrogation of the continuing past.”

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled
          Mar. 05, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled

          Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000

          Untitled signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 13 1/2" x 15 1/4" (34 cm x 39 cm) Ronson Culibrina’s artistic philosophy confronts the novel and contemporary questions and problems brought about by an era of globalization and industrialization. As an artist he concerns himself with the clash of traditional value and contemporary modernization. But, despite this seemingly arduous and serious theme, Culibrina’s works still possess a playful and whimsical quality. The worlds of his intricately rendered tableaus reel people in in order for them to ponder the nuanced narrative present within the piece.

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Existence
          Mar. 05, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Existence

          Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000

          Existence signed and dated 2011 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 36" (122 cm x 91 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Contemporary artist Ronson Culibrina is known for his appropriation paintings that have been celebrated both in the Philippines and around the world. His personal connection between his works and how he wants to connect to other people and societies’ problems is reflected through many of his works and his personal style. Culibrina once talked about his work where he said; “I would like to emphasize in my art the continuity between the past and the present, and the links between fine art and pop culture.” Many of his oil paintings are of psychedelic colors with more subdued tones or bold colors that emphasize certain subjects in the painting, where Culibrina brings awareness to socio-political problems in society. In the case of this particular work, Culibrina’s phychedilic blend may not be as present here compared to his other works, however the techniques used are more subtle and he does still manage to depict a scene that draws attention toward the scene of the young woman and the rose laying on the ground. There is a certain dynamic and balance between the beauty of the rose and the woman laying down. The woman in an exposed bright red dress shows this vulnerability that invites and engages in a more personal connection toward the scene being depicted. The rose in her hand is centered and is the other focus point that shares similar colors to the woman’s bright red dress and red hair. All of these elements of the two figures are placed surrounded against a background of scattered darkened shadings that creates this silhouette and further highlights the focus of the woman and the rose. In the scene itself, the woman may be dead or she could just be lying down in relaxation, however no matter the interpretation, the work itself still communicates this feeling of melancholy contrasted with the brightness and beauty within the detail of the rose and the woman. The two figures contrast but complement one another in theme and detail, as both show this emotional dynamic of both figures presenting this feeling of loneliness and despair but at the same time are depicted to be fair and in different shades of bright red that still resemble life and beauty. Culibrina still manages to capture and continues to engage with viewers through appropriation painting with his usual psychedelic style in more subtle and grounded but emphasized use of colors that create this more dynamic relationship between the techniques used in the artwork itself and what the meaning is.

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Sa Habagatan
          Mar. 05, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Sa Habagatan

          Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

          Sa Habagatan signed and dated 2018 (lower left) oil, charcoal, and resin on canvas 48" x 60" (122 cm x 152 cm) Ronson Culibrina is usually known for his paintings that parodies the works of old masters, which he would superimpose with whimsical elements from contemporary pop culture to open up reflections on history, cultural influences, and diaspora. However, the past four years witnessed a paradigm shift in his imagery, refocusing his subject matter on exploring environmental themes and the ecological consequences of industrialization and rapid urbanization. In this context, Culibrina poses the question "For whom," as he ponders on the issue of purported development in the name of socio-economic progress and who truly benefits from it. Since 2017, Culibrina has mounted exhibitions (Talim, 2017; Above Sea Level, 2018; and Salva Vida, 2019), inspired by his hometown in Talim Island on the shores of the Laguna de Bay. "I saw how my hometown transformed from a quiet, fishing town into a busy urban area—and it fueled my fascination with the clash between tradition and modernity, which I explore a lot in my art. The site, sights, and people also made their way into my art, so my formative years in my hometown still play a crucial role in my artistic process," Culibrina said of his inspiration for his current themes.

          Leon Gallery
        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Per-kilo
          Mar. 05, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Per-kilo

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          Per-kilo signed and dated 2020 (lower left) oil on canvas and bamboo 40" x 40" (102 cm x 102 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED Secret Fresh Gallery, Batangan, San Juan, August 23 - September 5, 2020 In line with his pursuit of presenting thought-provoking pieces that cater to the contemporary era, Ronson Culibrina has been exploring environmental themes and the ecological consequences of haphazard industrialization and rapid urbanization for over four years now. Culibrina said of his current subjects: "My art is a personal expression and retelling of aspects of my life, but—at the same time—it connects well with other people's experiences and the broader social fabric. My works then visualize metaphorically the idea of balancing amid a rapidly changing lifestyle and environment. Lately, I have been fixated on using an iridescent palette which magnifies the chaotic convergence of figures." The Batangan series, to which this piece belongs, continues his previous works that focus on the aggressive "developments'' affecting coastal communities. The title refers to the balancing device used in traditional boats, consisting of a wooden framework protruding from the boat's body on both sides. Culibrina uses the batangan as a metaphor "for the balancing acts that life necessitates in the game of survival." In coastal communities, specifically in Culibrina's native Talim Island in Laguna de Bay, the concept of balance relates to various facets of living in such environments. It describes the conflict between progress in modern society and ecological conservation. In this piece, Culibrina depicts a locality in shambles. He juxtaposes biotic, abiotic, and manufactured elements with a hand projecting from a weighing scale and its fingers crossed. The hand gesture communicates a vehement cry amid the havoc; it is a plea for help and, at the same time, a glimmer of hope. With this piece, Culibrina begs the question: Is progress more vital than environmental preservation? Or is there a way to pursue both without sacrificing the other?

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        • Ronson Culibrina ( (b. 1991)
          Jan. 29, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina ( (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000

          Ronson Culibrina ( (b. 1991) Primera signed and dated 2020 (lower right) oil on canvas 36” x 34” (91 cm x 86 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Canvas PH confirming the authenticity of this lot

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jan. 29, 2022

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2010 (lower left) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm)

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled
          Dec. 04, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled

          Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2014 (lower right) oil on canvas 38 1/2" x 50" (98 cm x 127 cm) In this piece, Culibrina uses the cultural and artistic influence of traditional and classic modes of painting, specifically works by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo to lure in the viewer by virtue of familiarity. He then overlays Amorsolo’s images with copious amounts of individuality through his signature use of dynamic and eye-catching elements inspired by pop-culture and contemporary life. By doing so, Culibrina opens up possibilities for reflections, discussions, and meditations on cultural and sociological issues by virtue of revitalizing the originality that once graced Amorsolo’s works when they were first unveiled to the world. Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) received his degree in Fine Arts at the Technological University of the Philippines in Manila. Since 2008, he has participated in group shows here and abroad and recently held simultaneous solo shows last July 2016 at the Ayala Museum and in Galerie Michael Janssen Berlin. He is a recipient of several awards including the Grand Prize.23rd Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company painting Competition (2009); Juror's Choice,Philippine National Oil Company Painting Competition (2010).

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled
          Dec. 04, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled

          Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 20" (61 cm x 51 cm) The lauded visual artist Ronson Culibrina is known for his unique and playful, yet deeply profound reimaginings of culture and history in the context of contemporary society. This particular piece seemingly acts as both a subversion and critique of the usual elements found in classical and traditional works, specifically those belonging to or inspired by the Western canon. One can see this intertextual relationship through faces of Culibrina's work, which are seemingly rendered a certain aesthetic one would often attribute to works belonging to European masters. But, Culibrina does not employ the same technique attributed to these kinds of works. Instead, he impastoed layers, gestural strokes, and even novel color choices that are attributed to more modern and contemporary practices. By doing so, Culibrina explores the subjectivity of art itself through a synthesis of modern and traditional aesthetics.

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Amang Bughaw
          Dec. 04, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Amang Bughaw

          Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Amang Bughaw signed and dated 2020 (lower left) oil on canvas and bamboo 40" x 30" (102 cm x 76 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED Secret Fresh Gallery, Batangan, San Juan, August 23 - September 5, 2020 Ronson Culibrina’s art exists within a unique intersection of traditional, modern, and contemporary modes of expression. His art is both a critical reaction and a logical endpoint to the vagaries of postmodern thought and expression that preceded his artistic maturation. His playful and whimsical pieces do not divorce themselves from context in favor of pure form, emotion, or expression. Instead, Culibrina taps into art’s potential as an analytic tool for our own history and historicity, yet he understands the need for novel and take in order properly situate an intersubjective and holistic sense of understanding. For Culibrina, nothing is too immaculate or revered enough to escape the scrutiny of artistic analysis and expression. Ronson Culibrina received his degree in fine arts at the Technological University of the Philippines in Manila. Since 2008, he has participated in group shows here and abroad and recently held simultaneous solo shows last July 2016 at the Ayala Museum and in Galerie Michael Janssen Berlin. He is a recipient of several awards including the Grand Prize, 23rd Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company painting Competition (2009) and Juror’s Choice, Philippine National Oil Company Painting Competition (2010).

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Daungan
          Dec. 04, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Daungan

          Est: ₱180,000 - ₱234,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Daungan signed and dated 2019 (lower right) oil on canvas and bamboo 30 1/2" x 24" (77 cm x 61 cm) EXHIBITED: Secret Fresh Gallery, Maselang Bahaghari, San Juan, October 20 - November 9, 2019 Ronson Culibrina showcases the ethnography of coastal communities and recollection of personal memories that is a thoughtful reflection on radical environmental transformations extending a theme presented from earlier series inspired by his hometown in Talim Island and the shores of Laguna de Bay. The artist proceeds with a new set of works including this masterpiece entitled Daungan that pictured the current ecology of a lakeside community. The piece emphasizes the deterioration of a vibrant aquatic life, the threat of the excesses of industrialization, and their social impact on the lifestyle of inhabitants. The colorful piece is depicted with plastic bags and other plastic materials dumped in the waters and is picked up by a figure similar to a fisherman. These toxic materials, together with aquatic plants, and the fisherfolk, became eye-catching clusters of forms seemingly intruding upon the neutral and almost clear background of the waters. With this exploration, while documenting the daily life and struggles of a locale, intimate the broader theme of man’s conflict with nature, and offer a cautionary tale about a community grappling with the consequences engendered by survival and development.

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Maselang Bahaghari 2
          Dec. 04, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Maselang Bahaghari 2

          Est: ₱360,000 - ₱468,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Maselang Bahaghari 2 signed and dated 2019 (lower right) oil on canvas 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) EXHIBITED: Secret Fresh Gallery, Maselang Bahaghari, San Juan, October 20 - November 9, 2019 Ronson Culibrina is usually known for his paintings that parodies the works of old masters, which he would superimpose with whimsical elements from contemporary pop culture to open up reflections on history, cultural influences, and diaspora. However, the past four years witnessed a paradigm shift in his imagery, refocusing his subject matter on exploring environmental themes and the ecological consequences of industrialization and rapid urbanization. In this context, Culibrina poses the question "For whom," as he ponders on the issue of purported development in the name of socio-economic progress and who truly benefits from it. Since 2017, Culibrina has mounted exhibitions (Talim, 2017; Above Sea Level, 2018; and Salva Vida, 2019), inspired by his hometown in Talim Island on the shores of the Laguna de Bay. "I saw how my hometown transformed from a quiet, fishing town into a busy urban area—and it fueled my fascination with the clash between tradition and modernity, which I explore a lot in my art. The site, sights, and people also made their way into my art, so my formative years in my hometown still play a crucial role in my artistic process," Culibrina said of his inspiration for his current themes. In continuation of his pursuit, the Maselang Bahaghari series serves as a visual commentary on the consequences of the rapid deterioration of a once-thriving lakeside community to the socioeconomic disposition of its inhabitants and the area's biodiversity. Borrowing from the title of a 1999 song by the popular Filipino rock band, the Eraserheads, the series chronicles the colorful fields produced by plastic wastes dumped into bodies of water. In Culibrina's native Talim Island, gone are the glory days of its vibrant lakeside living. Toxic pollutants resulting from negligent industries and lack of proper sewage facilities are present in large quantities in and around its surrounding waters. Given these issues, Culibrina paints a poignant picture of a community's pressing environmental concerns. The artist prompts us to collectively raise our voices and mobilize against a systemic problem flamboyantly masquerading under the banner of progress.a

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Pain
          Oct. 16, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Pain

          Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Pain signed and dated 2010 (lower left) oil on canvas 60” x 40” (152 cm x 101 cm)

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled
          Oct. 16, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled

          Est: ₱250,000 - ₱325,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2010 (lower left) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm)

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        • <p>Elias Laxa (1904 - 1990)<br />Church</p>
          Oct. 16, 2021

          <p>Elias Laxa (1904 - 1990)<br />Church</p>

          Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b.1991) Untitled signed and dated 2015 (lower right) oil on canvas 14 1/2” 12 1/2” (37 cm x 32 cm)

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) a) Rainbow Spill 1 b) Rainbow Spill 2
          Sep. 11, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) a) Rainbow Spill 1 b) Rainbow Spill 2

          Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) a) Rainbow Spill 1 signed and dated 2019 (lower right) oil on canvas 36" x 48" (91 cm x 122 cm) b) Rainbow Spill 2 signed and dated 2019 (lower right) oil on canvas 36" x 48" (91 cm x 122 cm)   P 800,000 Each piece is accompanied by a certificate issued by Pinto Art Museum confirming the authenticity of this lot provenance Pinto Art Museum literature Beatrice, Luca et al. Living Earth: Contemporary Philippine Art. Pintô International and Fondazione Maimeri. Milan. 2019. pp. 48 - 49.   exhibited MAC (Musica Arte Cultura), Living Earth: Contemporary Philippine Art, Produced by Pintô International and Fondazione Maimeri, Milan, Italy, May 6 - 12, 2019.   Ronson Culibrina has been known for his playful interpretations of history, the Filipino diaspora, or art historical figures that he remixes into contemporary pop imagery. Culibrina invested in reimagining the waterside communities depicting the ecological changes confronting such locales and how they wrestle with the challenges brought by the rapid urbanization and development. It depicted the equivocation of objects forming rainbow-like patterns on the water, similar to an oil spill. On appropriating an object from the fishing community’s material culture, the artist placed nets to fill the voids in the composition and add textural qualities to its empty spaces. These backdrops of waving grids may suggest the trap that humanity has yielded to in its quest to pursue progress and development at the expense of nature. A sense of optimism still could be seen where it may rest in the colorful sheen through which the realism of the figurations is filtered - reminiscent of a rainbow, a glimmer of hope casted. Culibrina subjects its images and his memories of it to his own process of modernization, a process that involves research into the many ways contemporary art filters visions of the world.

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Minjun Doesn't Mean Happiness; It Could be Something Else Before Sunset
          Sep. 11, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Minjun Doesn't Mean Happiness; It Could be Something Else Before Sunset

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Minjun Doesn't Mean Happiness; It Could be Something Else Before Sunset signed and dated 2014 (lower left) oil on canvas 43" x 50" (109 cm x 127 cm)   P 500,000 Provenance 1335 Mabini PH, Before Sundown, Makati, Philippines, September 20 - October 17, 2014   This piece that is part of Ronson Culibrina’s first one-man exhibition Before Sundown, pursued and explored the lines of inquiry that the initiatives at that time proposed: to revisit these traditions not from the point of view of nostalgic romanticism but form one which increasingly interrogates the different aspects of patronage, exchange and influence that these traditions represent. The Working Animals Art Projects further discussed that together with the other paintings included in the said exhibition, it appropriates imagery from Amorsolo’s body of works that is most often associated with the production of Mabini artists. With these as backdrop, Culibrina appropriates elements of the work of foreign contemporary artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Ai Weiwei and Jeff Koons. He further accentuates this satire of homage by housing the paintings in ornate and ornamental frames, made more self-consciously grandiose by the use of fake patina and engraved plaques. The painting, as Lisa Ito notes, “demonstrate Culibrina’s adept wielding of painterly technique and composition - skills which have earned his several distinctions and awards from national painting competitions as a student in the past”. It showed a spellbinding series of questions about the complex global and local orientation of modernism as well as the binding connections between contemporary art and the market.

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Bathers (After Amorsolo)
          Sep. 11, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Bathers (After Amorsolo)

          Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Bathers (After Amorsolo) signed and dated 2018 (lower right) oil on canvas 31" x 42" (79 cm x 107 cm) P 300,000   Ronson Culibrina juxtaposes traditional approaches to art with contemporary styles, exploring the many possibilities between the inherent contradiction between the conservative and the avant-garde. Culibrina confronts power dynamics in art history in this piece revolving around Fernando Amorsolo’s bathers. Amorsolo’s depiction of an idyllic countryside scene and ideal native beauty was challenged by the flourishing of modernist art in the country, disputing the then-prevailing notions regarding aesthetics and iconography. By the 1950s, the artists associated with the aesthetics of Amorsolo – the Amorsolo School – would establish an inter-generational community that would be later associated with the commercialization of artistic production. Using the backdrop of Amorsolo’s bucolic scenes and ideal rural feminine, Culibrina appropriates elements from the works of foreign contemporary artists: Yue Minjun’s “laughing man,” Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots, and Jeff Koons’ Michael Jackson and Bubbles (1988). These artists have been similarly associated with this pattern of art commercialization. Culibrina confronts the complexities of global and local orientations of modernism, as well as the seemingly irrevocable interdependence of contemporary art to the market. As Lisa Ito notes in the essay Market Intersections in the Art of Ronson Culibrina, “It thus becomes a challenge to fill in its discursive gaps: to interrogate these processes and phenomena within art history and to weigh how Philippine contemporary art has served as a critical mode towards introspection and interrogation of the continuing past.”

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jul. 17, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Maid in Heaven signed and dated 2018 (bottom) each resin a) 13” x 13 1/2” x 7 1/2” (33 cm x 34 cm x 19 cm) b) 19 1/2” x 13 1/2” x 7 1/2” (50 cm x 34 cm x 13 cm

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled
          Jul. 16, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) - Untitled

          Est: ₱350,000 - ₱455,000

          Ronson Culibrina(b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2011 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 58 1/2” x 47 1/2” (149 cm x 121 cm)

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 05, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Untitled signed and dated 2018 (lower right) mixed media painting: 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) with frame: 58” x 58” (147 cm x 147 cm) Exhibited: Maid in Heaven, Secret Fresh Gallery, September 30 - October 17, 2018 Ronson Culibrina is a Filipino contemporary painter highly acclaimed for his unconventional and avant-garde works that veers away from unstructured postmodernism. Culibrina does not solely make allusions to traditional techniques, but actively reinterpret and revamp them to suit the predilections of a contemporary world. His works traverse through the various inherent contradictions of a globalized and advanced society, exploring the paradox between tradition and modernization, subjectivity and objectivity, and heritage and development. In this piece, Culibrina seemingly draws inspiration from Fernando Amorsolo through his depiction of the female nude which is reminiscent of the master painter’s portrayal of nude figures. The artist also employs influences from Western pop culture evident in the logo of Supreme, an American skateboarding lifestyle brand, and juxtaposing them with traditional elements in our culture. What makes this piece exude a striking and imposing aura is the artist’s deep understanding that refined contradictions do not exist. Although divergence of ideas and concepts are inevitable, we can all agree that one cannot exist without the other. Culibrina’s distinctive artistry and style are inspired by his personal experiences and observations as a citizen of a third world country where globalization, modernization, and heritage and custom clash with each other. Culibrina does not succumb to partiality. Instead, he embraces the innate essence of culture – that is to change and to develop.

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 05, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱70,000 - ₱91,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Spasmodic Laughs and Gossips signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 14” x 16” (35 cm x 40 cm)   Ronson Culibrina immerses himself in the contradiction between traditional values and contemporary modernization that affect those in the middle and lower castes of society. As a painter, his artistic outlook delves on the immediate concerns and issues brought about by the rapid expansion of globalization and industrialization. Nonetheless, he still manages to evoke spontaneity and mischief juxtaposed against a profoundly pressing theme. His oil paintings contrast psychedelic colors with subdued hues. Culibrina’s works spark off a thought-provoking narrative that makes his audience ponder on the complexities and nuances of numerous issues affecting our contemporary world. In 2016, Culibrina was nominated in Forbes Magazine’s “30 under 30 artists of Asia”. Moving forward to 2018, he won the highly coveted Fernando Zóbel Prize for the Visual Arts in the Ateneo Art Awards that earned him a residency at Liverpool Hope University in the United Kingdom. Culibrina has showcased his extensive body of work at local and international art exhibitions spanning the Asian and European continents.

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Jun. 05, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱240,000 - ₱312,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) After Amorsolo’s Bather signed and dated 2015 (lower right) oil on canvas 32” x 24” (81 cm x 61 cm) In this piece, Ronson Culibrina uses the cultural and artistic influence of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo to lure in the viewer by virtue of familiarity and originality. Culibrina’s piece contains a faithful rendition of one Amorsolo’s most iconic subject matter; a woman bathing next to a river. He then overlays Amorsolo’s image with copious amounts of unique and visually stimulating elements such as splatters of paint and surreal renditions of everyday objects. By doing so, Culibrina infuses Amorsolo’s image with his own sense of individuality through his signature use of dynamic and eye-catching elements inspired by pop-culture and contemporary life. Thus, Culibrina opens up possibilities for reflections, discussions, and meditations on cultural and sociological issues by virtue of revitalizing the originality that once graced Amorsolo’s works when they were first unveiled to the world. Ronson Culibrina received his degree in Fine Arts at the Technological University of the Philippines in Manila. Since 2008, he has participated in group shows here and abroad and recently held simultaneous solo shows last July 2016 at the Ayala Museum and in Galerie Michael Janssen Berlin. He is a recipient of several awards including the Grand Prize, 23rd Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company painting Competition (2009) and Juror’s Choice, Philippine National Oil Company Painting Competition (2010).

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        • Ronson Culibrina ( (b. 1991)
          Apr. 10, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina ( (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱450,000 - ₱585,000

          Ronson Culibrina ( (b. 1991) Maskara signed and dated 2011 (lower right) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm)

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        • Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)
          Apr. 09, 2021

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991)

          Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

          Ronson Culibrina (b. 1991) Pain signed and dated 2010 (lower left) oil on canvas 60” x 40” (152 cm x 101 cm)

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