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Puesto (Greed) signed and dated 2016 (lower right and verso) oil and acrylic on canvas 60" x 84" (152 cm x 213 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED: Richard Koh Fine Art, Kasalanan (Sins), Kuala Lumpur, June 15 - June 29, 2016 Drawing upon a variety of images and techniques associated with the Western Classical tradition, Mallari seeks to transform the metaphysics of the social condition into a tangible and concrete product. His works deconstruct our reality as a reality formed and governed by images and symbols. In this untitled piece, Mallari layers his ghost-like rendering of classical figures with non-traditional media. In this particular piece titled Puesto (Greed), Mallari takes on a more subtle approach in his commentary. The work features a still-life of an assortment of flowers potted in a decorative vase. At the very center is a bee perched atop of one of the petals. A closer look reveals us a subtle form of chaos and absurdity. The flower arrangement is seemingly in disarray; with petals and stems jammed into a container too small for the intended purpose. Thus if one relates the imagery to the title, one can interpret the work as an artificial arrangement not fueled by a sense of balance or beauty, but by a need to collect, consume, and have control over a natural process. (J.D.)