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With his name etched in the Filipino art scene, aesthetes and critics alike await his next works with much enthusiasm.
Dec 11, 2021 · BENCAB, Sabel, 1980, Oil on canvas. This major work is arguably one of the most refined, and quietly understated manifestations of his iconic subject. In the lower right corner of this rare oil on canvas, Sabel is ensconced in a cloud of elegantly draped fabric, her unkempt hair unmistakable.
Apr 9, 2024 · “Sabel” is not just a painting but a mirror that shows the lives of people who just seem to live on the outskirts of society. With Sabel, BenCab entices us to go beyond the veneer, to appreciate the humanity in the places and people cast aside and overlooked.
Sabel - BenCab Museum. “Sabel” is a major subject that recurs through BenCab’s works through the decades, inspired by a real-life scavenger, he photographed and sketched in 1965, the Sabel image has become the artists vehicle for the transmission of intensely emotional moods.
BenCab began sketching and painting Sabel, depicting her as the central character in his figurative paintings. His series of 'Sabel' paintings (1960s–ongoing) capture the movement and sway of the woman's clothes, which were made from scraps of material found on the street.
Executes the stage design for choreographer Enrico Labayen’s Sabel, a dance interpretation of his favorite subject, portrayed by Agnes Locsin in her final performance as a dancer. Paints a large diptych Studies of Sabel, each 9 × 5 feet, which is used as backdrop during the performance at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1991
Benedicto Cabrera, better known as BenCab, is considered the preeminent Filipino painter of his generation. View Benedicto Cabrera’s artworks on artnet. Learn about the artist and find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
