Bernardo Pacquing Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Bernardo Pacquing Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 14, 2024
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Untitled (Abstract)
Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000
Untitled (Abstract) signed (versa), ca. 1992 oil on wood 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) Museo Iloilo, 1992 WRITE UP Unlike many abstract artists who delve into the collective unconscious, Pacquing draws inspiration from the tangible forms and figures of everyday life. This grounding in the familiar imbues his works with a subjectivity that resonates with audiences, allowing them to project their own experiences and interpretations onto the canvas.This interplay between chaos and calm, vibrancy and minimalism, encapsulates the essence of his artistic vision. The deliberate choice of color and composition evokes a sense of balance within disorder, a hallmark of Pacquing's work that invites contemplation and introspection. Pacquing's influence on the local abstract art scene is undeniable. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts in 1989, his contributions to contemporary visual art have been widely recognized. He earned the Grand Prize in the Art Association of the Philippines Open Art Competition for Painting (Non-Representation) in both 1992 and 1999. His impact was further solidified in 2000 when he received the Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists Award, a prestigious accolade that underscores his significance in the field.' Through his art, Pacquing continues to push the boundaries of abstraction, offering viewers a glimpse into the limitless possibilities of the genre. His works are not just visual experiences; they are invitations to explore the deeper connections between art and the everyday, between chaos and calm, and between the artist's vision and the viewer's perception. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 08, 2024
LOT WITHDRAWN
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
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Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Lies Beneath a Hammer and a Paperweight
Est: ₱1,600,000 - ₱2,080,000
Lies Beneath a Hammer and a Paperweight signed and dated 2001 (verso) house paint, oil and pencil on canvas 60" x 60" (152 cm x 152 cm) PROVENANCE: West Gallery WRITE UP: Bernardo Pacquing’s nonrepresentational art is a perfect example of how his fascination with the expressive potential of modern abstract art translates into his works. Using a myriad of objects with no notable relation to one another (both in functionality and aesthetics), Pacquing’s works introduce paradoxes and coexisting ideals within one canvas. Lies Beneath a Hammer and a Paperweight evokes both the calmness and chaos as is usual for a Pacquing piece. Unlike some abstractions, he focused on translating the objective reality into organic recognizable shapes, and like his method in Lies Beneath a Hammer and a Paperweight, his subjects retain their discernible figures yet are still obscure enough to preserve their mysterious allure. An image in the vague shape of a hammer hovers at the top half of the canvas, the monotony of the monochromatic piece broken by a splash of pastel pink, blue, and yellow. Pacquing’s abstraction is a relief from the dogmatism that clamps down on any extensive schools of styles, bringing in a unique spatial awareness in tandem with his Zen-like collection of ephemera. (Hannah Valiente)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Untitled
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Untitled signed and dated 1999 (lower left) mixed media on board 21" x 15" (53 cm x 38 cm) WRITE UP: Bernard Pacquing’s distinctive visual language presents itself through a gradual and intricate process of labyrinthine gestures, akin to the meticulous construction and grafting of an artistic landscape. Remaining committed to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, Pacquing persistently explores his craft by incorporating an array of diversified found objects. In doing so, he purposefully challenges and disrupts conventional approaches to aesthetic delineation, form, and value. Pacquing's oeuvre extends beyond the canvas, symbolizing a dialogue between the artist and the evolving language of abstraction. Each piece is a deliberate exploration of the symbiotic relationship between artistic intention and the inherent qualities of the materials he employs. In this way, Bernardo Pacquing stands as a trailblazer, reshaping the landscape of contemporary abstraction with his innovative techniques and profound engagement with the expressive potential of found objects.
Leon Gallery
Mar. 09, 2024
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus)
Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,560,000
Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) signed, dated 2015 and titled (verso) mixed media 72" x 54 1/4" (183 cm x 138 cm) PROVENANCE Silverlens EXHIBITED Silverlens, Bernardo Pacquing: Half Full, Makati City, June 10 - July 11, 2015 LITERATURE Bernardo Pacquing: Half Full (Exhibition Catalog). Makati City: Silverlens, 2015. Published to accompany the 2015 exhibition Bernardo Pacquing: Half Full at Silverlens. Full-color photograph and artwork description on page 28. WRITE UP: Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) formed part of Bernardo Pacquing’s 2015 exhibition titled Half Full. The concept for the works—and the exhibition in general—sprang from the artist’s encounter with hydroponics, to which he had assisted his son in completing a school project related to the process. The science of hydroponics is defined by the US National Agricultural Library as “the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil.” “The water flowing, the roots sprouting out of the cup, the layering of growing media, and the only thing separating them in the bucket is air. It all looks seemingly incomplete,” Pacquing expounds in an interview with Artsy. “I entitled this show ‘Half Full’ because, for me, it embodies the idea of absoluteness in the incomplete, the sublime in imperfection, rawness, and simplicity, the undying of the ephemeral and the beauty of impurity,” Pacquing succinctly says. The result, as Cucumber exemplifies, is an overall sculptural feel, an architectural microcosm of innovation and alternative technology borne from contemporary needs for sustainability.
Leon Gallery
Dec. 02, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Strata of Thought #04
Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000
Strata of Thought #04 signed and dated 2022 (verso) oil, cardboard tube on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE: FOST Gallery; The Textures of Solitude by Nicole Coson and Bernardo Pacquin, Singapore, 2023 EXHIBITED FOST Gallery (In Collaboration with Silverlens Gallery), The Textures of Solitude (Joint Exhibition with Nicole Coson), Singapore, September 24 - November 19, 2022 LITERATURE Coson, Nicole, Louis Ho, and Bernardo Pacquing. The Textures of Solitude (Exhibition Catalog). Singapore: FOST Private Limited, 2022. Published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same title at FOST Gallery. Full-color illustration and painting description on pages 13 and 38. WRITE UPBernardo Pacquing’s Strata of Thought #04 is not only among the artist’s most visually arresting works, but also his most materially intriguing. Materiality as a theory of art, though popular within today’s contemporary practices, is arguably still novel in its analytic usage. Through a combination of Formalism’s insistence on the visual and Structuralism’s focus on context, it allows us another dimension of both enjoyment and analysis by drawing a line between the intent of the artist and the context of its process. Guided by such an approach, Strata of Thought #04 and the other works included in this series embodies not only groundedness of Pacquing’s practice, but effectively lays out how context and circumstance are just as important to art as the object itself. The work is part of Pacquing’s exhibit with fellow artist Nicole Coson at FOST Gallery in Singapore. Pacquing notes that the series in which this piece is part of was a result of the effect of the lockdown during the pandemic. Wherein, his visit to Singapore during the time turned into an indefinite stay. During the time, Pacquing’s practice was affected by a sudden shift in his living conditions. His material realities are not only depicted in his works, but are, in-part, by-products of it. Louis Ho, on Pacquing’s exhibit, writes “Being obliged to operate in a small apartment drastically reduced his options for the sort of work that was possible. For instance [Strata of Thought #04], which was executed during his time in Singapore, remains unpainted on the sides of its canvas, the result of the simple, practical fact that he could not afford to dirty or stain the area outside of the canvas, while he worked in the living room of his apartment.” The context and circumstance is corroborated by the visuals of the piece, elevating it to a new realm of meaning that would not have been possible without its underlying narrative. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 09, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - What I Said
Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,560,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) What I Said signed and dated 2003 (verso) oil on canvas 60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) Bernardo Pacquing’s language of abstraction is a gradual process of labyrinthine gestures. The abstraction strips the block shapes of context and meaning until what remains are the detailed surface textures of the canvas. The viewer is then approached by a large-scale object where its own connected physical characteristics are its own - vital and independent. Pacquing’s abstract works were influenced by the midcentury practice of obscuring the line between art and existence. His language of abstraction is a systematic and cautious process of perplexing forms. Impelled by the often-dismissed facets of urban life, Pacquing paints large-scale abstract compositions that reimagine the unremarkable corners of the urban landscape, employing oil paint over an uneven surface. The piece combines the essence of Zen aesthetics and minimalism. The delicate application of colors evokes a subdued sense of strength and firmness. Paying homage to the art of Fernando Zóbel, Robert Rauschenberg, and Kurt Schwitters, Pacquing presents an exemplary work of abstraction that unveils the evocative flair of the style. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 09, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Monique I (Diptych)
Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Monique I (Diptych) signed (verso, first panel) oil on canvas 24" x 48" (61 cm x 122 cm) each 24" x 96" (61 cm x 244 cm) overall In spite of the extensive and diverse history of abstract art, fresh and innovative interpretations of this medium still manage to captivate and transform its conventional essence. Bernardo Pacquing's approach to his artwork, technique, and medium showcases the potential for expressing Abstraction. While Abstraction is commonly associated with moral aspects like purity or simplicity, Pacquing's revolutionary interpretation of the genre proposes that the power of abstraction resides in a more expressive and symbolic portrayal. Therefore, unlike widely recognized abstract artworks, Pacquing's artistic style doesn't exclusively reject representation. Instead, he draws inspiration from the shapes and forms found in objects and nature. (Jed Daya)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 29, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱28,000 - ₱36,400
Untitled # 1 (After Paloma’s Pink) signed and dated 2016 (verso) assemblage on wooden parquet 6 3/4” x 4 1/2” (16 cm x 11 cm) PROVENANCE Silverlens Galleries , Makati City
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000
Par-Tita signed (verso) oil, pencil, crayon on board 72" x 48" (183 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Bernardo Pacquing is a one-of-a-kind abstractionist. He is an artist who perceives the world through extraverted sensing but creates works that are abstract. He acquires inspiration from mundane articles and scenes that surround him, but his minimalistic canvas remains vague and obscure enough to either invoke a universal understanding or invite its audience to meditate and interpret its meaning. For the lot at hand, Par-Tita, the artist was moved by the allure of music. This might be true for it is not the first time he alluded a painting to a musical piece, among his recent ones was an assemblage which he titled Untitled #4 After J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 Chaconne. Unfamiliar to most, there are several musical oeuvres with the word “Partita” written in their title. A partita is a suite of dances, usually made for a solo instrument. However, this is one of those terms that evolved with time. The root word is the Italian “parte,” which means a part or section. In the 17th century, though, “partita” gained a new connotation in Germany. From “a single instrumental piece of music,” it turned into “a collection of contrasting movements in a musical piece.” Johann Sebastian Bach was a composer and musician notable for his partitas on various chorale melodies. The Partitas are often regarded as some of the most sublime instrumental compositions that Bach ever wrote. Artists share a special connection no matter their expertise. All writers, actors, painters, and musicians understand and implement similar concepts and ideas such as movement, rhythm, and harmony, into their craft. Furthermore, one’s art can also influence the other, as observed in this mixed media piece. One might have encountered songs that were inspired by a certain artwork or paintings that had music as their muse. Well, at least for visual artists, it is believed that music can elicit deep and profound emotional responses that can be helpful in their creative process, manifesting its effect on their brushwork or color choices. For one, Henri Matisse played the violin every day. He appreciated the discipline and attention that it demanded of him and felt that it improved his concentration on painting. Even the modernist Georgia O’Keeffe, popular for her largescale floral paintings, also understood that art had the ability to evoke emotion in the same manner that music did. She was once intrigued with the idea that “music could be translated into something for the eye.” As well, Bernardo Pacquing is an avid listener of classical music in his studio – a particular favorite of his was the violinist Yehudi Menuhin’s versions of J.S. Bach’s partitas. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 17, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000
Untitled No. 5 dated 2007 oil on canvas 72" x 48" (183 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE Mag:Net Gallery, Quezon City León Gallery, The Asian Cultural Council Auction 2022, Makati City, 5 March 2022, Lot 127 Astudent of modern abstraction, Bernardo Pacquing reinvents the language of abstract art with his oeuvre that is notable for its muted colors and minimalist aesthetic. Instead of exploring the collective unconscious like most abstractionists, he populates a canvas with forms and figures that are familiar, often drawing inspiration from the everyday objects that surround him. As a result, a work of his is filled with subjectivity so that its audience can relate to their own experience and come up with their own meaning. The multi-awarded contemporary artist is vocal about his fascination with modern abstraction’s expressive potential. That being said, it is best to view a Pacquing artwork with consideration to his raw and gritty artistic vision, free from filters. The simplicity of his abstraction tests the limits of creativity by going against the grain, and he encourages other artists to do the same. In 2000, Pacquing was among the selected ones who received the Thirteen Artists Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. In 2007, when this piece was made, he held several solo shows titled “Shape Memory” and “Envisage” at the Mag:Net Gallery and “People I Know” at the Finale Art File. He was also included in a group exhibition titled “I Have Nothing To Paint and I’m Painting It” held at Mo_Space in Manila. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 18, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1969)
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1969) Do It Yourself Kit signed and dated 2001 (verso) mixed media 24" x 96" (61 cm x 244 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist As one of the most innovative contemporary Filipino artists working today, Bernardo Pacquing constantly brings us to the fine line that separates figurative and abstract art. In this piece titled Do It Yourself Kit, Pacquing endeavors his work to do two things. The first is to elicit a mnemonic response from the viewer. Although abstracted and somewhat obtuse, Pacquing’s forms may draw out familiar scenes and memories from the very shapes of the aforementioned objects. Different viewers may have different interpretations of these forms, such as ascribing the elements as everyday objects such as a rake, a cup, or a series of tubes, despite not being specifically identified as a rake, a cup, or a series of tubes. The second thing Do It Yourself Kit does is tied to the work’s title. Now that we have worked out what Pacquing’s forms mean to us, the title can now be seen as a call to action. What are these objects to us and what do we do with them? Are they warranted? Necessary? Or are they merely a product of our desires? Once again, the answer to these rely on the very interpretation of the viewer. Such an effect showcases how Pacquing has successfully blurred the lines between the effects of figurative and abstract art. (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Jan. 21, 2023
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
I Beta Chain Series. 2 and 3 signed and dated 2020 (lower center) each charcoal and graphite on paper 11” x 8” (28 cm x 20 cm) each
Leon Gallery
Dec. 03, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Pink Painting III
Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000
Pink Painting III 2005 oil on canvas 24"x24"(61cmx61cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Silverlens and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Provenance Finale Art File A student of modern abstraction, Bernardo Pacquing reinvents the language of abstract art with his perplexing compositions that evoke a state of existential calm as well as chaos. His approach also imparts a feeling of wonder and curiosity as his relatively simple elements are able to unearth a variety of moods and reactions, effectively relating his practice to the investigation of human nature. In an ode to the likes of the oeuvres of Fernando Zóbel, his works bring abstract spatial space into the foray of urbanity, evoking a similar zen-like aura. Pink Painting III, an oil painting made in 2005, shows the artist’s genius in pu re gestural abstraction and minimalist expression. A sublime take on the symbiotic relationships of forms, Pacquing presents a loose urban experience and an open interpretation of shared space and interactions. In this piece, a striking figure that is often a rendition of everyday objects stands out in the canvas pervaded by a monotonous shade of pink, capturing an aspect that is both childlike and enigmatic — a signature Pacquing art style that showcases his aforementioned creativity. A few years prior to the creation of this piece, Pacquing earned the Thirteen Artists Award in 2000. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 03, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Angel
Est: ₱160,000 - ₱208,000
Angel ca. 1997 oil on wood 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner In this particular piece, Pacquing seemingly combines both his practice in painting and in sculpture through the predominant use of the color gray. Gray has often played a pivotal role throughout the history of art. From being used as either an additive or subtractive element to either heighten the hue of a specific tone, or to add depth to shades of black. In the 13th century, gothic artists such as Giotto utilized a technique called grisaille that used various shades of grey to imitate the look and visual elements of sculptures as decorative motifs. Although Pacquing does not outwardly employ grisaille in this piece, one can see and even feel the sculptural form through Pacquing’s predominant use of grey. The work seemingly references brutalist architecture in how Pacquing's gray mirrors the popular use of concrete. The effect imparts an almost structural and sculptural effect; effectively adding depth and dimension to a medium that is often limited by its two-dimensionality. (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Dec. 03, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Untitled signed and dated 1997 (lower right) oil on wood 26" x 34" (66 cm x 86 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Bernardo Pacquing is vocal about his interest in modern abstraction's expressive potential. That being said, it is best to view a Pacquing artwork with consideration to his raw and gritty creativity, free from filters. His commitment to approach the possibilities of abstract art in his oeuvres is evident through his focus on the organic shapes of visual reality — such that it confronts and disrupts the perceptions of aesthetic representation, form, and value. As a result, his compositions are filled with subjectivity that its audience can relate with their own experience and come up with their own meaning. The contemporary artist draws inspiration from the forms and figures that are familiar in everyday life. He is unlike most abstract artists that give importance to the collective unconscious. Rather than unearthing the universal, Pacquing’s paintings reveal how it is only through subjectivity that one can be truly free. His works, thus, offer a plethora of contemporary elements found within a predominantly urban space, narrating the history and experiences of both the artist and the viewer. (P.I.R.)Bernardo Pacquing is vocal about his interest in modern abstraction's expressive potential. That being said, it is best to view a Pacquing artwork with consideration to his raw and gritty creativity, free from filters. His commitment to approach the possibilities of abstract art in his oeuvres is evident through his focus on the organic shapes of visual reality — such that it confronts and disrupts the perceptions of aesthetic representation, form, and value. As a result, his compositions are filled with subjectivity that its audience can relate with their own experience and come up with their own meaning. The contemporary artist draws inspiration from the forms and figures that are familiar in everyday life. He is unlike most abstract artists that give importance to the collective unconscious. Rather than unearthing the universal, Pacquing’s paintings reveal how it is only through subjectivity that one can be truly free. His works, thus, offer a plethora of contemporary elements found within a predominantly urban space, narrating the history and experiences of both the artist and the viewer. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 22, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled (Carcass Series) signed and dated 2013 (lower right) oil on paper 17” x 13” (43 cm x 33 cm)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 10, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing - Untitled
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Bernardo Pacquing Untitled signed (lower right) dated 2011 (verso) mixed media on paper 16 3/4" x 13 1/4" (43 cm x 34 cm) Even with the rich history of Abstract art, new and novel expressions of the medium continue to revolutionize the genre. Bernardo Pacquing’s approach toward his art, style, and medium reveals the expressive potential of Abstraction. His canvases display forms and figures that are familiar in everyday life, often evoking a Zen-like feel and a state of existential calm. In that way, Pacquing obscures and subverts the basic concepts of aesthetic representation, which in turn also reinvents how we see the objects we’ve often taken for granted. However, although Pacquing’s method is not purely non-representational, his subjects remain vague and obscure enough to benefit from the enigmatic allure that guided the early patrons of the art style. As a student of modern abstraction, the Thirteen Artists Awardee offers the school of Abstraction a release from the uncritical orthodox dogmatism that often plagues extensive 57 schools of style and thought. His signature style of abstraction tests the limits of creativity by going against the grain, and he encourages everyone to do the same. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled oil on canvas 48" x 24" (122 cm x 61 cm) Contemporary artist Bernardo Pacquing’s nonrepresentational works are marked by subdued colors, minimalist aesthetic, and Asian sensibility. His canvases display disparate forms and everyday objects coexisting in a spatial abstract field, often evoking a Zen-like feel and a state of existential calm. This aptly titled work shows the artist’s genius in pure gestural abstraction and minimalist approach to expression. A sublime take on the symbiotic relationships of forms, Pacquing presents a loose urban experience and an open interpretation on shared space and interactions. Pacquing’s approach to abstractionism also imparts a feeling of wonder and curiosity as his relatively simple elements are able to unearth a variety of moods and reactions, effectively linking his practice to the investigation of human nature. Born in Tarlac, Pacquing won the Art Association of the Philippines Open Art Competition’s Grand Prize twice, in 1992 for the Painting Category and in 1999 for the NonRepresentation Category. In 2000, he was one of the recipients of the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards. He also received a Freeman Fellowship Grant for a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in the United States. (J.D.)
Leon Gallery
Jun. 11, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Blue Wall signed and dated 2005 (verso) oil on canvas 60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) Abstractionist Bernardo Pacquing is vocal about his fascination with modern abstraction's expressive potential. That being said, it is best to view a Pacquing artwork with consideration to his raw and gritty creativity, free from filters. Unlike most abstract artworks that give importance to the collective unconscious, the contemporary artist draws inspiration from the forms and figures that are familiar in everyday life. As a result, his artworks are filled with subjectivity that its audience can relate with their own experience and come up with their own meaning. In this piece titled Blue Wall, a vibrant shade of blue paint that stands out in the middle of a monotonous canvas captures a chaotic yet calm and minimalistic feel, a signature Pacquing art style that showcases his aforementioned creativity. Already a big name in the local scene of abstract art, Bernardo Pacquing who graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts in 1989 is a recipient of numerous awards. In 1992 and 1999, he was awarded the Grand Prize in the Art Association of the Philippines Open Art Competition for Painting (Non-Representation). A year after, he received the Cultural Center of the Philippines Thirteen Artists Award (2000) which earned him recognition as an exemplary artist in the field of contemporary visual art. (P.I.R.)
Leon Gallery
Mar. 05, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Untitled No. 5
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Untitled No. 5 dated 2007 oil on canvas 72" x 48" (183 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE Mag:net Gallery The works of Bernardo Pacquing are often seen as the next logical step in the development of modern abstraction. Pacquing subverts the idealism often attributed to the medium of abstraction by abandoning the lofty ideals that often come with them. Instead, Pacquing’s works draw upon the familiar and personal in order to put the uniqueness of its subject matter shine through. Rather than unearthing the universal, Pacquing’s works show the primacy of the individual over the collective; showcasing how it is only through subjectivity one can be truly free. Thus, his works often feature a plethora of contemporary elements and visual motifs that are often found within a predominantly urban space, showcasing the history and narrativity of both the artist and the viewer.
Leon Gallery
Mar. 05, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - What I Said
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
What I Said signed and dated 2003 (verso) oil on canvas 60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) Bernardo Pacquing’s language of abstraction is a gradual process of labyrinthine gestures. The abstraction strips the block shapes of context and meaning until what remains are the detailed surface textures of the canvas. The viewer is then approached by a large-scale object where its own connected physical characteristics are its own - vital and independent. Pacquing’s abstract works were influenced by the midcentury practice of obscuring the line between art and existence. His language of abstraction is a systematic and cautious process of perplexing forms. Impelled by the often-dismissed facets of urban life, Pacquing paints large-scale abstract compositions that reimagine the unremarkable corners of the urban landscape, employing oil paint over an uneven surface. The piece combines the essence of Zen aesthetics and minimalism. The delicate application of colors evokes a subdued sense of strength and firmness. Paying homage to the art of Fernando Zóbel, Robert Rauschenberg, and Kurt Schwitters, Pacquing presents an exemplary work of abstraction that unveils the evocative flair of the style.
Leon Gallery
Jan. 29, 2022
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Brown Series signed and dated 2014 (lower center) mixed media collage 19” x 16” (48 cm x 41 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Silverlens and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot
Leon Gallery
Oct. 16, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Sump
Est: ₱350,000 - ₱455,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Sump signed and dated 2011 (verso) oil on canvas 37” x 25” (94 cm x 64 cm) Provenance: Finale Art File
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Chasm
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Chasm signed (verso) and dated 2005 oil on canvas 60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) P 400,000 Provenance Private Collection, Manila Bernardo Pacquing has continually worked in abstraction and non - representational, exploring the expressive potential and the physicality of surfaces as well as the material minutiae of urban life through painting and sculptural forms. In each of his layers of paint act as an archive for several years of his practice, as he coats each canvas with heaps of color until the work reaches its culmination as seen on Chasm, dominated by messy swathes of gray, emulsified black and white color - a consistent theme found in Pacquing’s oeuvre. He also uses schematized shapes and it allows the experience of it to exist in shifting space, varying contexts hence, the artist’s works are dialectical in nature, drawing upon his own abstract concepts, the experience of the view, and the reality of the outer world - it can be many things to many people with its meaning refusing to remain static long after it is articulated.
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled
Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled oil on canvas 60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) P 400,000 Provenance Acquired from Patrick Reyno Bernardo Pacquing’s language of abstraction is a gradual process of labyrinthine gestures set on building and grafting. He continues to approach through the use of diversified found objects that confront and disrupt approaches of aesthetic delineation, form, and value. His pieces, where the oil paint is usually mixed with materials typically used in the construction industry, shows a translucent yellow on the canvas similar to this featured piece. The expressive lines, blocks of color, thickened clumps, and drip markings show impressions of what could be a step ladder. The abstraction strips the block shapes of context and meaning until what remains are the detailed surface textures of the canvas. The viewer is then approached by a large-scale object where its own connected physical characteristics are its own - vital and independent.
Leon Gallery
Sep. 11, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Victorian Principle
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Victorian Principle dated 1993 oil on canvas 36” x 60” (91 cm x 152 cm) P 300,000 PROVENANCE West Gallery EXHIBITED West Gallery, Chasms-Saltando-Coalesce, Quezon City, 1993 In 1993, Bernardo Pacquing inaugurated his debut solo exhibition at the West Gallery titled Chasms-Saltando- Coalesce, where he first showcased his mastery of contemporary abstraction. Among the works featured was Victorian Principle, one of the earliest works of Pacquing and the first painting that was sold by the artist. The piece combines the essence of Zen aesthetics and minimalism, resulting in a work that presents the expanse of abstract spaces. The delicate application of pastel colors evokes a subdued sense of strength and firmness. Paying homage to the art of Fernando Zóbel, Robert Rauschenberg, and Kurt Schwitters, Pacquing presents an exemplary work of abstraction that unveils the evocative flair of the style. Pacquing’s abstract works were influenced by the midcentury practice of obscuring the line between art and existence. His language of abstraction is a systematic and cautious process of perplexing forms. Impelled by the often-dismissed facets of urban life, Pacquing paints large-scale abstract compositions that reimagine the unremarkable corners of the urban landscape, employing oil paint over an uneven surface. Pacquing obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1989 at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts. He received the Grand Prize in the Art Association of the Philippines Open Art Competition for Painting (Non-Representation) in 1992 and 1999 and the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 2000. Pacquing received a Freeman Fellowship Grant for a residency at the Vermont Studio Center, the most prestigious international artists’ and writers’ residency program in the United States. The artist has showcased his works in various solo and group exhibitions in the local and international arenas, such as the West Bund Art and Design (2019) at Silverlens, Shanghai and the 16th Asian International A
Leon Gallery
Jul. 16, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - a) Untitled (129) b) Untitled (119) c) Untitled (204)
Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000
Bernardo Pacquing(b. 1967) a) Untitled (129) b) Untitled (119) c) Untitled (204) signed and dated 2007 (verso) signed and dated 2009 (verso) signed and dated 2004 (verso) oil on canvas oil on canvas oil on canvas 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 16, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - George
Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000
Bernardo Pacquing(b. 1967) George signed and dated 2007 (lower right) mixed media 16 1/2” x 12 1/2” (42 cm x 32 cm)
Leon Gallery
Apr. 10, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Locatellli and Leonid signed and dated 2007 (lower right) each mixed media 16 1/2” x 12 1/2” (42 cm x 32 cm) each
Leon Gallery
Apr. 10, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1969)
Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1969) Abstract signed and dated 1997 (lower left) oil on paper 14” x 11” (36 cm x 28 cm)
Leon Gallery
Feb. 27, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Symbiosis
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Symbiosis signed and dated 1998 (verso) oil, housepaint, crayon, and pencil on canvas 33” x 33” (84 cm x 84 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Manila WRITE UP: Contemporary artist Bernardo Pacquing’s nonrepresentational works are marked by subdued colors, minimalist aesthetic, and Asian sensibility. His canvases display disparate forms and everyday objects coexisting in a spatial abstract field, often evoking a Zen-like feel and a state of existential calm. This aptly titled work shows the artist’s genius in pure gestural abstraction and minimalist approach to expression. A sublime take on the symbiotic relationships of forms, Pacquing presents a loose urban experience and an open interpretation on shared space and interactions. Born in Tarlac, Pacquing won the Art Association of the Philippines Open Art Competition’s Grand Prize twice, in 1992 for the Painting Category and in 1999 for the Non-Representation Category. In 2000, he was one of the recipients of the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards. He also received a Freeman Fellowship Grant for a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in the United States
Leon Gallery
Jan. 23, 2021
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Collage 10
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Collage 10 signed and dated 2000 (lower left) 17” x 16” (43 cm x 41 cm)
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Mounting Red Okir
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Mounting Red Okir signed and dated 2001 (verso) acrylic on canvas A student of modern abstraction, Tarlac-born Bernardo Pacquing provides social commentary through this acrylic abstract piece. Unlike most works of modern abstraction, Pacquing’s works often delve into the world of figurative and representational forms. The elements that populate Pacquing oeuvres are imbued a sense of familiarity, evoking an inherent sense of narrativity onto the viewer. Pacquing often cites his works as odes to the likes of the works of Fernando Zóbel and Robert Rauschenberg of the 1950s. Pacquing brings the spatial abstract space into the foray of urbanity with the aesthetics of zen-like qualities and minimalist feel. Estimate in USD $2000-$2600
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Ailing Distance
Est: ₱100,000 - ₱130,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Ailing Distance signed and dated 2001 (verso) acrylic on canvas To view the works of contemporary visual artist Bernardo Pacquing is to view the artist’s raw and unflinching creativity without any filters. Born in Tarlac, Pampanga, Pacquing has often cited his fascination with the expressive potential of modern abstraction. Thus, his works tackle this aforementioned potential by drawing from the forms and figures that populate everyday life. By doing so, Pacquing obscures and subverts the foundational concepts of aesthetic representation, which in turn also reinvents how we see the objects we’ve often taken for granted. Pacquing’s are hence dialectical in nature, drawing upon his own abstract concepts, the experience of the view, and the reality of the outer world. Estimate in USD $2000-$2600
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Untitled (Human Skeleton Series)
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled (Human Skeleton Series) signed and dated 2009 (verso) mixed media Despite the long and varied history of abstract art, new and novel expressions of the medium still continue to excite and revolutionize the tradition. Bernardo Pacquing’s approach toward his art, style, and medium reveals the expressive potential of Abstraction. Though Abstraction is often attributed to having a moral dimension such as a purity or simplicity, Pacquing’s radical formulation of the genre posits that abstraction’s capabilities lie in a more expressive and figurative treatment. Thus, unlike popular works of abstract art, Pacquing’s style is not purely nonrepresentational. Instead he draws upon the forms and figures of found objects and nature. Yet his subjects still remain vague and obscure enough to benefit from the mysterious ephemeral allure that guided the very first patrons of the style. His abstractions carry with them a sense of familiarity that welcomes nuanced particularity and universal understanding. What Pacquing offers the school of Abstraction is a release from the uncritical orthodox dogmatism that often plagues extensive schools of style and thought. Pacquing’s signature form of abstraction tests the limits of creativity by going against the grain, and he suggests that everyone do the same. Estimate in USD $6000-$7800
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Untitled
Est: ₱60,000 - ₱78,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled signed and dated 2003 (lower right) acrylic on paper The frenetic and chaotic works of abstractionist Bernardo Pacquing delve into the built reality of our contemporary world. Unlike most works of abstract art, Pacquing forgoes any primordial investigation into the collective unconscious. Instead, Pacquing’s works are imbued with a sense of familiarity and place, given that the artist often draws inspiration from the everyday objects that surround him. Thus, Pacquing’s works are imbued with subjectivity, wherein its inherent meaning stems from the experience of the viewer upon viewing the piece itself. Such an encounter is rare even amongst works of art; hence Pacquing’s works can be seen as unique points of convergence between our inner and outer worlds. Estimate in USD $1200-$1560
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Untitled
Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Untitled signed and dated 2003 (lower right acrylic on paper The works of Bernardo Pacquing are often seen as the next logical step in the development of modern abstraction. Pacquing subverts the Jungian idealism often attributed to the medium of abstraction by abandoning the lofty ideals that often come with them. Instead, Pacquing’s works draw upon the familiar and personal in order to put the uniqueness of its subject matter shine through. Rather than unearthing the universal, Pacquing’s works show the primacy of the individual over the collective; showcasing how it is only through subjectivity one can be truly free. Thus, his works often feature a plethora of contemporary elements found within a predominantly urban space, showcasing the history and narrativity of both the artist and the viewer. Estimate in USD $1000-$1300
Leon Gallery
Sep. 19, 2020
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) - Pinched
Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967) Pinched signed and dated 2007 (verso) oil on canvas Pure gestural abstraction and loose non-representational elements as well as explorations on automatism are all present in Filipino contemporary artist Bernardo Pacquing’s paintings. The appeal in his works, like this specific piece, lies in its evocative colors, urban aesthetic, and Pacquing’s minimalist approach to expression. From the physicality to the spatial qualities of surfaces, this work indulges the viewer to a fine kind of sublime without clutter and excess. Born in Tarlac, Pacquing won the Art Association of the Philippines Open Art Competition’s Grand Prize twice, in 1992 for the Painting Category and in 1999 for the Non-Representation Category. In 2000, he was one of the recipients of the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards. He also received a Freeman Fellowship Grant for a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in the United States. Estimate in USD $4000-$5200
Leon Gallery
Nov. 30, 2019
Focus Focus
Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000
Multi-awarded contemporary artist Bernardo Pacquing has continually worked in abstraction and nonrepresentation, delving into the physicality of surfaces and material minutiae of urban life through his paintings and sculptures. Part of the series he created for his Half Full exhibition—embodying the idea of absoluteness in the incomplete, of the sublime in imperfection, and the beauty of impurity—at Silverlens, Manila, Focus Focus is a departure of sorts from Pacquing’s previous works that tended to pure gestural abstraction. In this work, his central focus was to play with the limitations of mixed media by layering materials to construct loosely representational forms. He applied oil paint like a building material, combining it with rubber paint, roof paint, cement, and resin, along with other nontraditional binders. Even household supplies were well utilized to add texture to his surfaces that exude richness and rawness.
Leon Gallery
Sep. 14, 2019
Bernardo Pacquing - (b.1967) - Drill Press
Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1967) Drill Press signed and dated 2014 (verso) mixed media Inspired by the sharp bristling blades of the Palm Sunday palaspas, Malang exalts the tree in the middle of a cityscape in a solidified manner that no breeze could disturb it. No specific botanical species was chosen, rather he plays the role of a horticulturist and crafts his own flora.
Leon Gallery
Jun. 01, 2019
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Est: ₱80,000 - ₱85,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b. 1967)
Salcedo Auctions
Sep. 08, 2018
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1967)
Est: ₱80,000 - ₱104,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1967) Rabbit Box A student of modern abstraction, Tarlac-born Bernardo Pacquing (Thirteen Artists Award, 2000) provides a social commentary through the Rabbit Box in this evocative piece that pre-dates his renowned series, Hydrophonics. The rabbit box is used to provide shelter of the mammal to shield it from the elements in a tight and compact space. Pacquing utilizes the space of a rabbit box in this work in seeking spatial freedom from the confined space. In an ode to the likes of the works of Fernando Zóbel and Robert Rauschenberg of the 1950’s, Pacquing brings the spatial abstract space into the foray of urbanity with the aesthetics of zen-like qualities and minimalist feel. signed and dated 2005 (verso) oil on canvas 60” x 48” (152 cm x 122 cm)
Leon Gallery
Oct. 21, 2017
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1967) Red
Est: ₱20,000 - ₱26,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1967) Red signed and dated 2003 (verso) Oil on canvas 2003 24 x 18” (61 x 46 cm)
Leon Gallery
Jul. 30, 2016
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1976)
Est: ₱30,000 - ₱39,000
Bernardo Pacquing (b.1976) Fritz Kreisler signed (verso) dated 2007 oil on canvas 72” x 48” (183 cm x 122 cm) with Finale Art File
Leon Gallery
Apr. 04, 2016
BERNARDO PACQUING | Brunelleschi's Dome
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Oil on canvas
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