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Silver Square signed and dated 2002 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 52” x 72” (132 cm x 183 cm) PROVENANCE Private Collection, Manila León Gallery, The Magnificent September Auction, Makati City, 19 September 2020, Lot 7 A force in the local abstract art scene, Norberto “Lito” Carating is celebrated for his oeuvres that boast compactness, coherence, and elegance of texture. He often takes visual cues from the natural world, utilizing the textures, shapes, moods, and colors of naturally occurring objects such as the sea, sky, and even celestial bodies. He imagines in technicolor and geometric structures and brings them to life in a myriad of textures, bold strokes, and sheer emotion on his expansive canvases — a quality that is particularly apparent in this piece titled Silver Square. His works from 2000 onwards evoke a meditative aura compared to his earlier creations that feature splashes, drips, and thick overlays. As noted by critics, his art is characterized dominantly by texture. And, his minimalist compositions considered glimpses into his soul. Even so, Carating believes that an artist needs to draw income from his work. He admits that his moon series and his grid-like structures, which are interior designer- friendly, are some of the pieces he does “for economic reasons.” He realized that art must be economically viable during his time as a fine arts student at the University of the Philippines, under the instruction of Jose Joya. Carating held a one-man show at the Hiraya Gallery in Manila, Philippines in 2002, the year this painting was made. (P.I.R.)