拍品 21
  • 21

塞薩·李加斯比

估價
680,000 - 880,000 HKD
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描述

  • Cesar Legaspi
  • 工人
  • 款識
    Legaspi,74
  • 油畫、塗壓克力底漆紙本裱於木板
  • 103 x 206 公分,40 1/2 x 81 英寸

Condition

The work is in overall good condition. The primed chanson paper is clear and sound. There is indication of light wear and handling around the edges, but the paint layers are well preserved. Examination under ultraviolet light, no signs of restoration was found. Unframed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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拍品資料及來源

塞薩·李加斯比的作品反映了二戰後菲律賓意識形態上的轉變對當地藝術界的影響。他以成功重塑菲律賓現代美術史上的立體主義而為人所稱道。菲律賓在戰後盛行保守主義藝術運動,而李加斯比則用自己的創作證明自己尋求與之劃清界線。這幅名為《工人》的作品展示畫家欲脫離主流審美觀的決心,並在畫作中注入新的表達模式。

李加斯比被掛上新寫實主義的頭銜,創作靈感大多源自城市景觀和勞動階層的日常生活。他認為國內其他畫家的創作緊抱表現主義,並刻意美化民族認同感,有礙菲律賓藝術的發展,因而故意反其道而行。他與其他理念相似的藝術家同為「現代派十三人」(Thirteen Moderns)的成員,更成功在其創作裡嘗試外國風格及其意識形態。一開始他為與其創作模式相悖的立體主義所吸引,而且樂於嘗試將新技巧應用於他的繪畫上。

創作於1974年的《工人》是畫家進入成熟期的代表作,畫家在當時領悟到的審美標準和理念在畫中隨處可見。從政治和社會經濟的角度看,此作誕生的時候菲律賓國內政治氣氛緊張,正值六十年代末至七十年代初,民眾反抗之聲不絕。

畫中人物模糊的面目及衣著湮沒了他們的個人聲音。然而,畫家賦予他們的故事卻是普天之下皆可見的,工人們動作堅定不移,像是一個個都市的士兵。

此作亦是對雕塑的頷首致意。畫家先在紙上創作,後來再裱在木板上。每塊獨立木板寬度不一,更顯畫中深度。藝術家同時運用兩種不同媒材,可見他在挑戰既有的表達手法,希望在作品中創作出一套新語言。

《工人》是李加斯比的優秀之作,奠定了他在菲律賓現代藝術史上的前瞻地位。從其創造力和概念方面看,此作對於分析畫家對世界各地菲律賓藝術家帶來的巨大影響尤為重要。

李加斯比的作品以視覺形式歌頌人與人之間的關係。如同與題目《工人》相呼應的畫中人物,他的作品能將尋常的事情變得不平凡。作為一位善於表達的畫家,李加斯比的作品猶如社評文章,並藉之尋求與社會對話。