Benedicto Reyes Cabrera (BenCab)
b.
1942
,
Malabon
,
Metro Manila
Figurative
Social Realism
Expressionism
Biography
BenCab is one of the most distinguished Filipino artists and was named National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 2006. Born into a large family as the youngest of nine children, he grew up in a creative and artistic environment. He studied at the University of the Philippines and began making his mark in Manila's art circles shortly after receiving his bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. He is known for his masterful figurative paintings and is considered a pioneer of Philippine art. BenCab is notably "the best-selling Filipino artist of modern times" with a significant influence on contemporary Philippine art.
Notable information
- Named National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 2006
- Pioneer of Philippine art in the 1970s
- Won his first art award at age 12
- Has his own museum called the BenCab Museum
- Known for his iconic "Sabel" series of paintings
- Considered the best-selling Filipino artist of modern times
Sabel
Acrylic on canvas
152 x 91 cm (59.8 x 35.8 in)
,
2008
Image courtesy of
Salcedo Auctions
Larawan Series (Untitled)
Acrylic on canvas
119.25 x 81.25 cm
,
2003
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Salcedo Auctions
Scavenger Series
Oil on canvas
91.5 x 61 cm
,
1970
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Salcedo Auctions
Sabel
Oil on canvas
81.3 x 60.9 cm (32 x 24 in)
,
2014
Image courtesy of
Salcedo Auctions
