Mauro Malang is one of the most succesful artist in our country today. His works are priced high but are always sought after by discriminating art patrons all over the world. I am a fan of his work together with the late Onib Olmedo and Ang Kiokok. A few days ago I had a chance to view some of Malang's drawings at the Art Walk in Megamall. I love going to that place. Back in the days I was still in the province, whenever I would go to Manila I make sure I go to the Art Walk at the 5th level of Megamall and look into the works of different artists there. Now that I am based here in Manila... Well actually I still am not able to go there as much as I want so it was perfect timing that when I got there a few days ago I get to see Malang's exhibit. : )
Critics of Malang's work say his paintings are kinda cartoonish and " too colorful ". Well Im just wondering what kind of childhood those critics had. It was probably a traumatic one cause they seem to be looking for some artist kuno depression/angst ridden kind of work. Which Malang has none of. Malang too is definitely not an artsy fartsy artist is weird cliche' kinda guy. I have not met him but have read some of the articles and interviews of him. No air of pretension. Just a regular dude, A born again Christian who reads the bible and goes to work - paint that is.
Maybe one of this days I'd meet him - that would be awesome. ; ) I wonder what we'd talk about. : )
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