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Red over Gold and Bronze signed and dated 2012 (lower right) acrylic on canvas 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm) PROVENANCE: León Gallery, The Spectacular Mid Year Auction, Makati City, 5 June 2021, Lot 152 The abstractions of Norberto Carating, a force in the Philippine abstract art scene with over four decades of fine artistry under his belt, are widely celebrated for its compactness, coherence, and elegance of texture. Carating oftentimes takes visual cues from the natural world, often utilizing the textures, shapes, moods, colors, and tones of naturally occurring objects such as the ocean, the sky, and even numerous celestial bodies. Thus, though his works often take the shape of formally abstract elements, his components contain an undeniable sense of familiarity that is rooted in the natural world. This is particularly apparent in this piece titled Red Over Gold and Bronze. In it, Carating utilizes the circle and square as his predominant motifs. Featuring a golden disc layered on top of a bronze square, Carating’s masterful craftsmanship aptly reflects the poetics of the sun at daybreak. Masterfully rendered in layered slates of metallic pigments on canvas, the pieces display symbols of eternity in captivating colors and distinct textures. (J.D.)