Signed front lower right “DE RIVERA 2000”.
Step into the intricate world of Filipino modernist Mario De Rivera with Ruler of the Domain (2000), a stunning mixed-media composition that captures the fusion of myth, memory, and identity. As art critic Alice Guillermo noted, De Rivera’s works exhibit “sumptuous imagery… showing the rich confluence of cultures,” and this piece stands as a testament to that vision.
Painted in 2000, this large-format canvas (76 × 91.5 cm) is a dazzling interplay of gold, blue, and earth tones. It reflects De Rivera’s masterful control of form and texture, layered with spiritual and folkloric symbols that speak to the Filipino psyche.
The work comes with impeccable provenance, including documentation from Hiraya Gallery and a historical pricing label. It is signed and dated on the front, with the original gallery labels preserved on the reverse.
Acquired by the current owner at Venduehuis der Notarissen, The Hague, during ‘Vendue Next Door Part 2: Premium’, Lot 10118, 28 April – 6 May 2025.
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed.
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Mario De Rivera is a distinguished Filipino modernist known for his richly symbolic and culturally layered paintings. Described by the renowned art critic Alice Guillermo as a creator of “sumptuous imagery… showing the rich confluence of cultures,” De Rivera’s work stands at the intersection of history, myth, and postcolonial reflection. His paintings often blend Eastern and Western aesthetics, invoking textures, colors, and symbolic forms that speak to the complexity of the Filipino identity.
Despite maintaining a relatively low public profile, De Rivera has cultivated a strong and distinctive voice within the Philippine art scene. His compositions are marked by a meditative balance between intricate detail and conceptual depth, offering viewers not only a visual feast but an introspective journey into the cultural psyche of the Philippines. Each work invites contemplation, weaving together elements of spirituality, nature, and national memory.
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