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Cenon Rivera (1922 - 1998) Signed and dated '1982' (lower middle left) Oil on canvas 115 x 74 cm (45 1/4 x 29 in) Cenon Rivera was a postwar modernist and prominent figure in Neo-Realism, with a career that spanned art, writing, and education. He began his professional journey at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) under the mentorship of Victorio Edades. Rivera dedicated several decades to teaching at UST, retiring in 1994. His artistic development was further enhanced by an apprenticeship at Vertrate d'Arte Giuliani in Rome, making him one of the few Filipino artists trained in stained glass craftsmanship. This expertise in glassmaking is reflected in his artworks, particularly in pieces that incorporate horizontal and vertical grids reminiscent of stained glass designs. One notable work, "Untitled (Workers)," showcases this style with its bold linearity. The painting depicts a rural daytime scene, featuring two men engaged in labor under a bright yellow sun. The figures appear motionless, seemingly exerting effort as one digs while the other plants. In the background stands a precisely constructed bahay kubo, its rectangular shapes echoing stained glass patterns. The scene is completed with palm fronds that appear to sway gently in the wind.