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Sun God signed and dated 2006 (verso) acrylic on canvas 58" x 72" (147 cm x 183 cm) PROVENANCE Hiraya Gallery, Manila 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 imagines technicolor and geometric structures and brings them to life in his expansive canvases. Furthermore, the artist often takes visual cues from the natural world, utilizing their textures, shapes, and colors — a quality that is particularly apparent in this acrylic piece titled Sun God. His works from 2000 onwards evoke a meditative aura as 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 are considered glimpses into his soul. Even so, Carating believes that an artist needs to draw income from his work. He admits that his paintings that have grid-like structures, which are interior designer-friendly, are some of the pieces he does “for economic reasons.” In 2006, Carating held one-man shows at the Karin Weber Gallery in Hong Kong, Hiraya Gallery in Manila, and at the CENA in Makati. (P.I.R.)