Pacita Abad: Masks and Spirits: Silverlens, Manila I Art Basel OVR:20c (28-31 October 2020)
Past exhibition
Overview
"Masks and Spirits", a solo show of five large trapunto paintings, is held at Silverlens Galleries Manila starting October 17, 2020. The artworks are part of Pacita Abad's Masks and Spirits, a monumental series that spanned two decades, from 1981 to 2000. They were inspired by her extensive travels across the African continent, Oceania, and the Philippines. In these respective regions, Pacita acquainted herself with various tribal cultures that inspired her to translate her observations and experiences into art.
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Works
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Masks and SpiritsRed-eye mask, 1994Oil, mirrors, plastic buttons, rick rack ribbons on stitched and padded canvas80 x 57 in
203 x 145 cm -
Masks and SpiritsOn reaching 37, 1983Acrylic, painted cloth, rick rack ribbons, handwoven yarn on stitched and padded canvas85 x 50 in
216 x 127 cm -
Masks and SpiritsOmdurman, 1982Acrylic on stitched and padded cloth89 x 45 in
226 x 114 cm -
Masks and SpiritsKomoro Festival, 2000Oil, acrylic, buttons, gold bead stitched on padded canvas51 x 35 in
130 x 90 cm -
Masks and SpiritsHagen Man, 1983Acrylic, cowrie shells stitched on padded canvas90 x 52 in
229 x 132 cm
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