Juvenal Sanso’s “Rare and Essential” at Qube Gallery

For its first anniversary, Qube Gallery is bringing the personal collection of Juvenal Sanso to exhibit in Cebu for the first time.

Born in Spain in 1929, Sanso was only four years old when he moved to Manila with his family. His father was a sculptor who established a decorative wrought iron business and whohad hoped that Juvenal’s training under first art teacher Alejandro Celis would incline the boy towards the family business. However, Juvenal fell too deep in love with painting. Juvenal Sanso was influenced by masters such as Fernando Amorsolo, Ireneo Miranda, and Dominador Castaneda when he enrolled in the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts. He then established a home in Paris in pursuit of mastering his craft, traveling often to art capitals in Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

After five decades in Europe, Sanso finally came back to his homeland bringing with him “Rare and Essential”…a body of work done in Paris and themed after summer beach scenes, lush greeneries, and golden dawnscape. The collection will be displayed in Qube Gallery at the Henry Hotel in Banilad from January 14 until February 8, 2014.

Although not a Filipino by citizenship, Sanso remains a cultural icon in the Philippines. With an astounding profile enumerating solo exhibitions and major awards across the globe, Sanso’s spot in Philippine Art and History is beyond definite.

For inquiries and exhibit details, one may contact Jon Gotiong, Managing Director at 63918-889-0022 or [email protected].