Lot 164: Andres Barrioquinto (b. 1975) Heaven's Maze (Diptych)

Name: Andres Barrioquinto (b. 1975) Heaven's Maze (Diptych)
Brand: Leon Gallery
SKU: b9d41c8bc3
Price: 4000000 PHP

Est: ₱4,000,000 PHP - ₱5,200,000 PHPPassed

Leon GalleryMakati City, PhilippinesDecember 04, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Andres Barrioquinto (b. 1975)
Heaven's Maze (Diptych)
signed and dated 2015 (lower right)
oil on canvas mounted on panel
60" x 48" (152 cm x 122 cm) each

PROVENANCE Christie's Hong Kong, Asian Contemporary Art, Hong Kong, May 31, 2015, lot 212

Often referred to as the Dark Man of Philippine Art due to the often surreal, novel and mysterious disposition of his works, visual artist Andres Barrioquinto has undoubtedly made a name for himself in both the local and international contemporary art scene. Though Barrioquinto was born in Manila, he spent his formative years in Hong Kong where he studied at the Royden House School. He eventually returned to the Philippines where he received his degree in Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas. Barrioquinto has since developed a number of distinct styles and practices. His earlier works often distorted and jagged visual elements rendered in a dark and almost surreal treatment. These works were considered to be highly emotionally charged and rooted in the angst that Barrioquinto felt and wanted to communicate. He eventually progressed beyond his eerie imagery and developed a style that focused on hyperrealism imbued with a sense of surrealism. During this period, Barrioquinto would often create portraits that emphasized a certain balance between subdued colors and more whimsical elements. Despite this shift in tone, Barrioquinto’s darker disposition would often creep into these newer works in the form of muted colors, decaying elements, or even through a sense of aloofness in his subject’s expression. These works were often rendered in a mix of acrylic and oil, a mixture that gives his works a unique character that seemingly blends together the real and imaginary. This particular piece is emblematic of Barrioquinto's more recent outings. Though there are similarities between Barrioquintos second style and his more recent one, Barrioquinto has expanded his art’s potential by diversifying his themes and subjects. Heaven’s Maze is a two panel diptych that seemingly represents a variety of characteristics attributed to the past and the future. The contains a number of layers, but one of its most distinctive elements is Barrioquinto’s inclusion of a man’s torso, as well as an outline containing a variety of images where the man’s head is supposed to be. This unique blend of elements seemingly emphasizes a certain psychological element present within the work. The left panel depicts ideals full of hope and disposition, as evidenced by the lush, classical, and almost folksy background, as well as a number of whimsical elements. In contrast, the right panel features a desolate landscape wherein the lush greenery is replaced by a dry and arid wasteland. Although its other elements still remain whimsical, there is a certain sadness attributed to its treatment, as though it is solemnly and quietly discontent with its current situation. Barrioquinto’s diptych can be seen as a commentary on the current human condition, one that was once fueled by ambition, but now faces quiet desolation. Though a work that utilizes the concept of time, one can ask, where does the present fit in all of this. One can assume that the present is contained within the viewer, actively viewing the work and forever stuck between the two instances Barrioquinto presents us. Thus, rather than a somber work, Heaven’s Maze can be seen as a wake-up call that urges us to find a way out of this seemingly overwhelming and labyrinthine predicament.

Artist or Maker

Andres Barrioquinto

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Auction Details

THE KINGLY TREASURES AUCTION 2021

Leon Gallery

December 04, 2021, 02:00 PM PST

Eurovilla 1, Rufino corner Legazpi Streets, Legazpi Village, Makati City, PH

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Buyer's Premium

22.0%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
₱0	₱9,999	₱1,000
₱10,000	₱19,999	₱2,000
₱20,000	₱59,999	₱5,000
₱60,000	₱199,999	₱10,000
₱200,000	₱399,999	₱20,000
₱400,000	₱799,999	₱50,000
₱800,000	₱1,999,999	₱100,000
₱2,000,000	₱4,999,999	₱200,000
₱5,000,000	₱9,999,999	₱500,000
₱10,000,000+		₱1,000,000

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a. The balance of the invoice must be paid in full and merchandise picked up within three (3) days from the date of the sale. One week after the auction, left items may be moved to an off-site facility for pick-up. A storage fee will be charged if merchandise is left longer than two (2) weeks of One Hundred Pesos (Php 100) per lot per day. If the property is left longer than four (4) weeks, it will be considered abandoned. We are not responsible for shipping, but if packing and handling of purchased lots will be done by us, it is done at the entire risk of the purchaser. A refundable deposit may be required.

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Payments shall be wired to:

Account Name: Leon Gallery
Account Number: 2166008845
Address: G/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Philippines
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM

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