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Feb 16, 2018 · Of all the magnificent sculptures he made, the ones he remembered the most were a small wood piece depicting a pair of salakot-wearing women planting rice, an image of a pregnant woman done in marble, and a colossal figure of Jesus Christ made out of steel and bronze.
Feb 23, 2018 · Napoleon V. Abueva (1930-2018), National Artist for Sculpture, passed away physically yet remains alive in many people’s memories for his inspired works, as well as for being a kind and playful person until a lingering illness overcame him.
Gallery XIII, at the third floor of the National Museum of Fine Arts, features works by National Artist for Sculpture (1976) Napoleon Veloso Abueva (1930-2018) and a monumental painting by National Artist for Painting (1973) Carlos V. “Botong” Francisco (1912 – 1969).
Feb 28, 2018 · During the tribute, Ms. Dans mentioned Mr. Abueva’s sculptures made entirely of sugar and salt, and how he slept at museums to polish these works during a biennale in Europe (the exact city of which, she no longer recalls).
Napoleon Abueva, the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” and National Artist for Sculpture, depicts in the work at hand the “Pandanggo sa Ilaw,” employing the elegant solidity of cement, thus, evoking the sophistication and refinement the dance inherently possesses.
