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          • PROPERTY FROM THE LORNA REVILLA MONTILLA COLLECTION Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            PROPERTY FROM THE LORNA REVILLA MONTILLA COLLECTION Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

            Nude signed and dated 1980 (lower right) pastel on paper 17 3/4" x 12" (45 cm x 30 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • PROPERTY FROM THE LORNA REVILLA MONTILLA COLLECTION Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            PROPERTY FROM THE LORNA REVILLA MONTILLA COLLECTION Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱40,000 - ₱52,000

            a) Portrait of a Lady signed and dated 1975 (lower right) graphite on paper 12" x 9" (30 cm x 23 cm) b) Portrait of Cenon Rivera signed and dated 1977 (upper center) pen and ink on paper 8 1/2” x 10 3/4” (22 cm x 27 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • PROPERTY FROM THE LORNA REVILLA MONTILLA COLLECTION Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            PROPERTY FROM THE LORNA REVILLA MONTILLA COLLECTION Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱150,000 - ₱195,000

            Untitled hand-signed and dated 1970 (lower right) print 98/100 18 3/4" x 14" (48 cm x 36 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)

            Est: ₱25,000 - ₱32,500

            Portrait signed and dated 1976 (lower right) pastel on paper 9 1/2" x 6 1/4" (24 cm x 16 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)

            Est: ₱50,000 - ₱65,000

            Untitled signed and dated 1971 (lower right) oil on paper 19 1/2" x 17" (50 cm x 43 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)

            Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

            Search Mindscape: Untitled signed and dated 2002 (lower right) oil on arches paper 13 1/2" x 19 1/2" (34 cm x 50 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)

            Est: ₱220,000 - ₱286,000

            Search Mindscape: Memories "Lovers Episode" signed and dated 2006 (lower right) oil on arches paper 14" x 20" (36 cm x 51 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot 

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)

            Est: ₱380,000 - ₱494,000

            Mindscape Search: Sail Along the Blue Moon signed and dated 2016 (lower right) oil on arches board 19" x 24 1/2" (48 cm x 62 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Artes Orientes confirming the authenticity of this lot   A highly esteemed modernist, abstractionist Justin Nuyda has carefully crafted an alluring and mesmerizing body of work that effortlessly captivates his viewers. There is something so intensely poetic about hid landscape – even in its abstractions, one could easily point out the nature with which Nuyda (who was an avid lepidopterist) often spends his free time in. His unique sense of color derives from his innate interest in butterflies, something that was passed down to him by his father and uncles. “In art, there are unusual colors that just can’t go with each other but they exist in a butterfly,” says Nuyda as written by Jay Bautista in the 2017 Vision Petron FOLIO. “For example black and yellow. With a thin line of gray, you can put them together. How light to dark is. You can witness that in a butterfly, most colors exist in them already.” Both Search Study 1 (1984) and Abstract (2005) feature this sense of color; streaks of colors that are seemingly clashing meet harmoniously under the brush of Nuyda. These daubs of paint he transforms into a truly unique vision, with each brush stroke serving as an enigmatic invitation for the viewers to dive deep into the alluring waves of Nuyda’s landscapes. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱8,000 - ₱10,400

            Nude signed and dated 1974 (lower right) charcoal on paper 17 1/2" x 12" (44 cm x 30 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search Mindscape Series
            Sep. 14, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search Mindscape Series

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Search Mindscape Series signed and dated 1978 (lower right and verso) oil on canvas 36” x 24” (91 cm x 61 cm) WRITE UP Justin Nuyda Mapping the Psyche QUOTE: You cannot go wrong with nature, it is always right —NATIONAL ARTIST CESAR LEGASPI TO JUSTIN NUYDA. ARTICLE BY JAY BAUTISTA ENTITLED “THE TWO LIVES OF JUSTIN NUYDA,” 2018 J ustin Nuyda’s ethereal landscapes are born out of his lifelong love for nature and butterflies. Hailing from a family of lepidopterists (or lovers of butterflies), it is no surprise that the young Nuyda would take to the forest like a duck to water. “The earliest butterfly I caught was when I was in grade school,” says Nuyda as recalled by Jay Bautista in his article The Two Lives of Justin Nuyda. “I was 6, I even cried. I pointed it to my father, di ko nahuli but nahuli nya [I can’t catch it but he can]. At 7-8 years, I would tag along, hawak ko yung braso ng tatay ko, baka maiwanan ako sa gubat [I held onto my father’s arm because I might get lost in the forest].” Throughout the years, Nuyda continued traveling through the woods to document, catch, and appreciate the butterflies, a self-proclaimed first love of his. The often contradicting colors and movements he observed in nature-inspired and bled into his multiple depictions of landscapes. “In art, there are unusual colors that just can’t go with each other but they exist in a butterfly,” he says. “For example black and yellow. With a thin line of gray, you can put them together. How light to dark is. You can witness that in a butterfly, most colors exist in them already.” These shades of black, gray, and yellow are evident in this 1978 untitled work. A few years after he was conferred as one of the early recipients of the Thirteen Artists Award in 1972, this piece is reminiscent of the early sun rays piercing through the still-dark dawn skies. It is a view Nuyda probably saw a thousand times as he hikes through the mountains in search of his butterflies. The play of light and dark along with the striking yellow rays creates a magnificent picture. The works of Justin Nuyda have been described by critics as poetic. Indeed, through his masterful use of colors and lyrical landscapes, the spontaneity with which Nuyda paints his works elevates their poeticism. “I am a very spontaneous painter,” he said in an interview with the Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. “I paint as I go [and] I compose as I paint. I create based on intuition and feeling most of the time.” This freedom that he allows his works to embody creates an oeuvre that is as deeply personal to him as it would be to the piece’s viewer, their brushstrokes emphasizing the dreamlike qualities they imbibe. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)
            Jul. 27, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944-2022)

            Est: ₱280,000 - ₱364,000

            Search Mindscape: Memories "Lovers Episode" signed and dated 2006 (lower right) oil on arches paper 14" x 20" (36 cm x 51 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jul. 27, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

            Abstract signed and dated 2005 (lower right) oil on canvas 14" x 19 1/2" (36 cm x 50 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jul. 27, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

            Search Study 1 signed and dated 1984 (lower right) oil on canvas 12" x 16" (30 cm x 41 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jul. 27, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Search Mindscape signed and dated 2004 (lower right) oil on canvas 21" x 28" (53 cm x 71 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Nude
            Jun. 08, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Nude

            Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,560,000

            Nude signed and dated 1995 (lower right) oil on canvas 32" x 40" (81 cm x 102 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Justin Nuyda’s 1995 Nude combines his impressive grasp on the female anatomy and the dream-like poeticism of his Mindscape series, an indication of the creativity that would mark the artist as one of the country’s foremost modernists. The lot at hand depicts four figures, naked as their name day, engaged in some sort of dance with their bodies curved and pressed at the hip. Their faces are not drawn, urging the viewers to focus on the tangle of their limbs and the way light hits every curve and crevice of their bodies. However, Nuyda leaves the commonly used realistic coloring behind when it comes to his palette – instead, he creates a soft glow around the bodies, mimicking a candle’s light as the glow slowly disperses as it moves further from the work’s center. The furthest limbs – the women's legs and arms – slowly dissolve into the background, creating an almost ethereal effect when viewed, as though the women are floating with no care in the world. The spontaneity with which Nuyda approaches his works elevates the poeticism that lies within them. “I am a very spontaneous painter,” he said. “I paint as I go [and] I compose as I paint. I create based on intuition and feeling most of the time.” This freedom in his process allows Nuyda to create a deeply personal work that would resonate with a person just as intimately as it did for the people before and after them. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search Mindscape
            Jun. 08, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search Mindscape

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Search Mindscape signed and dated 2004 (lower right) oil on paper 21" x 28" (53 cm x 71 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Among Justin Nuyda’s well-known creations, his Mindscape series stands out as one of his most famous. A "picture of the sights" as his website puts it, Nuyda's search for the landscape of the mind resulted in a myriad of paintings that put the abstractionist on the Philippine history books, all vastly different as one’s internal life is wont to do. In this Mindscape piece, a 2004 work entitled Search Mindscape, Nuyda's first love shows herself. Although an artist through and through, Nuyda proclaimed that collecting and studying butterflies (a lepidopterist) is his first love, his interest starting young with his father's and uncle's influences. Soon, the young Nuyda joins his family as they explore the Philippine forests in search of butterflies new and old. He continues even when alone, so deep was his admiration for Mother Nature. This Search Mindscape echoes a possible trip Nuyda may have undertaken. With the clear blue background and brown trunk-like abstractions, it is not hard to perceive the skies under which Nuyda toiled to explore previously uncharted places or the trees that served as guides. Nuyda’s Mindscape series is as much the viewers’ as it is Nuyda’s. “This is why I entitle my artworks, ‘Search Mindscape,’” he said in a 2021 Manilla Bulletin article. “There will always be a narrative behind my artwork that will be challenging to express [...] On the other hand, viewers, in their individual ways, can define and redefine, with open- mindedness, the mindscapes that I paint.” (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Frozen in Time
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Frozen in Time

            Est: ₱1,400,000 - ₱1,820,000

            PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A VERY DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN Frozen in Time signed and dated 1988 (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 34" (61 cm x 86 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist’s estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist WRITE UP: Mindscapes, or the mental landscape with which an individual operates to understand their thoughts, emotions, and feelings, feature heavily in the oeuvre of abstractionist Justin Nuyda. With each mindscape unique and personal to the individual, Nuyda’s ethereal works explore the gripping inner world that constantly shifts throughout time. The 1988 Frozen in Time is a view into a winding inner landscape. Using a monochromatic icy blue, Frozen in Time contains the sweeping hills and valleys of someone’s mind. Blue often connotes wisdom, serenity, and stability but icy hue used by Nuyda twists the meaning of the color – it is now cold and nigh unforgiving. The mindscape is now a frozen desert to be mindful of. Justin Nuyda is known as one of the pillars of Philippine modern art. An avid lepidopterist, both the butterflies and nature itself are a mainstay in his works. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape: Moods of Batanes
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape: Moods of Batanes

            Est: ₱2,200,000 - ₱2,860,000

            PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A VERY DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN Mindscape: Moods of Batanes signed and dated 2008 (lower right) oil on canvas 36" x 48" (91 cm x 122 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist’s estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist WRITE UP: Nuyda’s abstractions serve as a conduit to his internal world, rendering visible the landscapes of his psyche. These mindscapes are more than mere aesthetic ventures; they embody a philosophical inquiry into perception and cognition. This space does not merely depict a scene but encapsulates a dynamic process of seeking and perceiving, a visual metaphor for the cognitive act of exploration. Tapping into his experience as a lepidopterist, the artist creates his renowned mindscape that blends the ornate patterns and vibrant colors of butterfly wings. This osmotic fusion of art and science results in a hypnotizing representation of the mind's terrain, where the delicate beauty of butterflies intertwines with the vastness of the natural world. "Mindscape: Moods of Batanes” offers a panoramic interpretation of Batanes’ topography, a locale renowned for picturesque landscapes. Through a deft manipulation of chromatic and formal elements, the artist constructs an immersive experience that transcends mere representation, inviting a contemplation of the scene’s intrinsic charisma while endowing it with an enigmatic allure. (Ysabella Vistan)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Untitled (Mindscape Search Series)
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Untitled (Mindscape Search Series)

            Est: ₱1,200,000 - ₱1,560,000

            PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A VERY DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN Untitled (Mindscape Search Series) signed and dated 1991 (lower left) oil on canvas 30" x 30" (76 cm x 76 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist’s estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist WRITE UP: Justin Nuyda’s first and greatest love lies past his canvases and paint brushes – it lies within nature, through the iridescent wings of butterflies. Along with his father and uncles, young Nuyda would roam through their farms to catch butterflies with their exploration eventually growing to forests and mountains where previously undiscovered butterflies roam freely. An avid lepidopterist, Nuyda’s collection grew to become the fourth-largest collection of Philippine butterflies in the whole world, attracting attention from all corners of the world. This work was created in 1991 – two years before Nuyda published the first issue of his journal Fil-Kulisap – and it bears the labor of his love for butterflies. Using his gestural brushstrokes, Nuyda depicts the mountains he so often frequents in search of his butterflies. In a wide shot, Nuyda offers a unique perspective of his ballpark – from the light blue skies to the white clouds down to the rich brown soil of the mountain, Nuyda fuses the delicate beauty of the butterflies with the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Nuyda’s abstractions are an ethereal view of the vastly personal inner mindscapes. Through his deft manipulation of elements, his works are imbued with a deeply personal charm and a captivating allure that invites a closer introspection. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Nude
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Nude

            Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

            Nude signed and dated 1983 (lower left) pastel on paper 24" x 18 1/2" (61 cm x 47 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist’s estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP: Nuyda's perception of abstraction goes beyond the mere act of transcending visual limits; it's about uncovering a dream concealed within reality. Reminiscent of Nuyda's masterpieces, the female form is delicately portrayed in an ethereal, almost ghostly manner, transcending conventional representations. Nuyda's masterful strokes breathe life into shapes and curves, bringing a harmonious fusion of colors and forms that bring the artwork to life. In this dreamscape, women's bodies become a canvas of poetic expression. Critics have aptly described his work as "poetic," and nowhere is this more evident than in the contemplative gaze upon "Nude." It is an open invitation to lose oneself in the misty elegance of the artwork, where each stroke has its own narrative. In the same year as the creation of Kambal, critic Rod Paras-Perez described Malang’s brushwork as “intimate…with a measured sense of order.” Kambal showcases Malang’s impeccable sense of control – his definite strokes and melodic relationship with colors give the piece his signature painterly charm – a quaint outlook of the Philippines’s folk scenery. (Hannah Valiente) Nuyda's artistic journey, rooted in a Fine Arts degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1966, has been adorned with accolades. Nuyda's legacy is etched in his ability to beckon observers into a world where reality and dreams coalesce in a mesmerizing dance of colors and shapes. (Ysabella Vistan)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search 7515
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search 7515

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Search 7515 signed and dated 1975 (lower left and verso) oil on canvas 38" x 25" (97 cm x 64 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP: There is something so intensely poetic about the landscape of abstractionist Justin Nuyda. An avid lepidopterist, Nuyda has spent his childhood and beyond exploring the Philippine forest with his father and uncles who had passed down their interest to the impressionable Nuyda. They would climb mountains, chasing down butterflies to study and collect. On the way, Nuyda would encounter the majestic beauty of the skyline from a higher altitude and the beautiful colors on a butterfly’s wings. “In art, there are unusual colors that just can’t go with each other but they exist in a butterfly,” says Nuyda as written by Jay Bautista in the 2017 Vision Petron FOLIO. “For example black and yellow. With a thin line of gray you can put them together. How light to dark is. You can witness that in a butterfly, most colors exist in them already.” That unique and natural sense of color is showcased in his 1975 Search 7515, created three years after his Thirteen Artists Award conferment. At first glance, the colored daubs and streaks remind one of the blue skies and the brown desert as far as the eye can see. It also reminds the viewers of the blue and brown shades found in his beloved butterfly’s wings. Nuyda’s works are a love letter to the nature he often finds himself conferred with. Through his abstractions, he finds an internal world in which his mindscapes could take place. “He paints a picture of the sights and captures the sounds within a mind that is not lost, but simply in search,” says his website. Search 7515 portrays a lovely sky that reflects the restless search undertaken by wanderers. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Abstract
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Abstract

            Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

            Abstract signed and dated 1982 (lower left) oil on canvas 24" x 28" (61 cm x 71 cm) Leon Gallery wishes to thank the artist’s estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP: Renowned as a highly esteemed modernist, Justin 'Tiny' Nuyda has artfully crafted a mesmerizing, lyrically surreal genre of art that captivates the observer. His artistic prowess is vividly evident in a spectrum of works, ranging from ethereal abstract compositions to the enchanting landscapes emerging from his acclaimed 'Mindscape' series. Nuyda, with finesse and technical adeptness, skillfully translates his stylized subjects into visually compelling expressions, showcasing an exemplary command of his craft. Nuyda's oeuvre seeks to unearth the myriad images, ideas, and concepts that collectively occupy the human consciousness. In this exploration, the elements embedded in Nuyda's works strike a delicate balance between the familiar and the alien, symbolizing the vast possibilities of meaning within the intricate recesses of the human mind. Each brushstroke serves as an invitation into a world where familiarity intertwines with the enigmatic, beckoning viewers to delve deeper into the nuanced layers of interpretation. (Jed Daya)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Glimpses of Tagaytay Highlands (Series XXIX)
            Mar. 09, 2024

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Glimpses of Tagaytay Highlands (Series XXIX)

            Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

            Glimpses of Tagaytay Highlands (Series XXIX) signed and dated 2001 (lower left and verso) oil on canvas 18" x 24" (46 cm x 61 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by the heirs of the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UP: The works of visual artist Justin “Tiny” Nuyda are often described as “poetic” – indeed, his alluring and dreamlike canvases are experimentations in light and color. A founding member of the famed Saturday Group, Nuyda rubbed elbows with other geniuses of the Philippine art scene including National Artist for Painting H.R Ocampo and famed artist-writer Alfredo Roces. Glimpses of Tagaytay Highlands, the lot at hand, depicts the titular Tagaytay in Nuyda’s ethereal style. Known as the second Summer Capital of the Philippines for its cool climate, Tagaytay is a known tourist destination for anyone who wants a reprieve from the hot humid weather. The lot at hand illustrates the mountainous terrain of Tagaytay, its sweeping hills and steep valleys translated into Nuyda’s lyrical canvas. Utilizing a careful balance of color and form, Nuyda gives the viewer a panoramic view of the mountain line, masterfully recreating the charisma of a scene and giving it a fresh enigmatic twist. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search Mindscape: Four Seasons (Four Paintings)
            Dec. 02, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search Mindscape: Four Seasons (Four Paintings)

            Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

            Search Mindscae: Four Seasons (Four Paintings) signed and dated 2004 (lower right and left) oil on arches paper 19” x 13” (48 cm x 33 cm) each Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UPFor the renowned visual master Justin Nuyda, the possibilities of abstraction are governed only by the limits of one’s own imagination; The limits of abstraction are only governed by the limit of the artist’s imagination, and this principle is particularly true of renowned artist Justin Nuyda. An abstract painter, he is often regarded as one of the most influential artists in Philippine Modern Art. His works are highly nuanced and very dreamlike, often toeing the line of the real and the surreal. Nuyda takes the objective reality and molds it into a phantasmagoric vision. In this 2004 collection of works entitled Search Mindscape: Four Seasons , Nuyda manages to make the four pieces conform and contradict each other, making the collection a coherent and interesting piece. A master of landscapes, Nuyda’s mastery in the craft translates to his ability to make nuanced works out of minimal composition. He captures the enigma of space and setting and translat

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape-Search “Counting Time by the Winds”
            Dec. 02, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape-Search “Counting Time by the Winds”

            Est: ₱1,400,000 - ₱1,820,000

            Mindscape-Search “Counting Time by the Winds” signed and dated 1989 (lower left) oil on canvas 30” x 36” (76 cm x 91 cm) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist WRITE UPMind, consciousness and happiness – what do these concepts mean in the fundamental context of life? What is it that exists and what is it like to exist? These are the primary questions that concern metaphysics and the primary concerns that renowned visual artist Justin Nuyda explores in his introspective works. Justin Nuyda is always in constant search for mindscapes – this is how his own website describes the leading modern and contemporary abstract painter. His career spans over five decades, starting when he received his fine arts degree from the University of Santo Tomas. As an artist, Nuyda was awarded with many accolades including the Cultural Center of the Philippines’s Thirteen Artists Award in 1972. His Mindscape series firmly cemented him as one of the leading Filipino painters. Magoroh Maruyama in his Current Anthropology article described mindscape as “a structure of reasoning, cognition, perception, conceptualization, design, planning, and decision making that may vary from one individual [...] to another.” In other words, mindscape, quite literally, refers to one’s mind and how they react, plan, and design their lives. This incredibly personal method of thinking means that one’s mindscape is different from each other and this unique perspective of mindscapes is made tangible through Nuyda’s series. Nuyda’s abstraction takes on a dreamlike and charming personality. His oeuvre is full of colorful landscapes that are a combination of intense brushstrokes and striking palette, each eliciting a deeply personal reaction from its viewers. Abstract for him is governed only by the limits of one’s own imagination; it is not looking through reality to find the dream but finding the dream in reality. In every work, Nuyda sets out to find the surreal in the real. In this 1989 work entitled Mindscape-Search “Counting Time by the Winds,” Nuyda’s refined grace and mastery of the landscape is in full display. Like the title describes, this piece is born primarily from the artist’s mind instead of the physical act of seeing and perceiving. In shades of blue and orange, Nuyda masterfully conjures the charismatic enigma of the mountains on a sunny day. His painting process is as spontaneous and personal as his works. “The concept behind the artwork develops as I paint and then concludes when I lift the paintbrush away from the canvas,”He said to Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. “I paint as I go. I compose as I paint.” This process ensures the intimately poetic nature of his works. Nuyda’s works deal with identity and change, the beauty and the barren. His mastery in colors and his distinctive approach to his works have cemented his place in the art history books. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search 101
            Dec. 02, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search 101

            Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

            PROPERTY FROM THE DON J. ANTONIO ARANETA COLLECTION Search 101 signed and dated 1969 (lower left and verso) acrylic pastel board on plywood 22 1/2” x 28” (57 cm x 71 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist’s estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot EXHIBITED Solidaridad Galleries, Justin Nuyda: One-Man Exhibition, Manila, October 23 - November 8, 1969 Cultural Center, Solidaridad Group Exhibit, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1970 Cultural Center, Solidaridad Group Exhibit, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 1970 LITERATURE “Opening Today.” The Manila Times, October 23, 1969. Black-and-white illustration on page 20-A. WRITE UPIn this 1969 work, Nuyda once again employs his mastery in perspective and horizons. Using different shades of brown, Nuyda depicts an almost-apocalyptic landscape with the dry hot sands in front and the almost endless clear skies. His work, much like most of his abstractions, toe the line between dream and reality; between real and surreal; between the beauty and the barren. Nuyda is among the early recipients of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Thirteen Artists Award in 1972 as well as the co-founder of the formid able Saturday Group of Artists. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Nudes
            Dec. 02, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Nudes

            Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

            Nudes signed and dated 2000 (lower left) cray pastel on paper 25 1/2” x 19 1/2” (65cm x 50 cm) PROVENANCE: Galleria Duemila, Inc. WRITE UPThe ethereal in the ordinary, the surreal in the real – Justin Nuyda perceives abstraction not just as an exercise of going beyond what is seen but finding the dream in reality. “His abstractions are trembling on the brink of reality,” says his website, “from turbulent to placid [...] from barren to beautiful.” In this 2000 work entitled Nude, Nuyda depicts the female body in a dreamlike state. Using soft, smudged colors, the bodies look almost psychedelic and otherworldly. In his masterful hands, the women’s bodies are drawn in sensuous shapes and curves, combining colors and shapes to bring this artwork through life as though peering through hazy and vivacious glasses. Art critics have described Nuyda’s art as “poetic” and as one looks at Nude, it is not hard to wax poetic and get lost in the soft misty artwork. Nuyda received his Fine Arts degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1966 and was an early recipient of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Thirteen Artists Award in 1972. (Hannah Valiente)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape Search
            Sep. 09, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape Search

            Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Mindscape Search signed and dated 2003 (lower right) oil on arches paper 16" x 20" (41 cm x 51 cm ) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Justin Nuyda was renowned for his abstract art that depicted surreal landscapes. His oeuvres are populated with a brilliantly curated array of colors that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting and unnerving radiance. His inspirations, decorated in his combination of intense brushstrokes and striking palette, were drawn from the material beauty of the physical world. A serene meditation and introspection are imbued in every Nuyda piece, a quality attributed to his artistic approach. Yet, simple was how he described his practice. He starts by priming the canvas with as much as seven coatings, followed by painting it with waif-like strokes that are robust and delicate at the same time, evoking a solid slate and the fluidity of butterfly wings floating over horizons. Afterward, ethereal geometric forms were subtly incorporated into his abstract compositions. He was spontaneous as an artist, composing as he painted, only concluding an artwork once the paintbrush was lifted from the canvas. His ability to capture the enigmatic nature of scenery is very well encapsulated in this 2003 oil painting. Indeed, the alluring landscapes that Nuyda committed to his canvases were windows to how he saw the world. Although one can argue that his works of art evoke impressionistic and gestural visual cues that are undoubtedly hallmarks of an age-old artistic movement, a closer look will reveal that his works seem to occupy an unusual and otherworldly divide between the abstract and sensuous and the representational and realistic. (Isabella Romarate)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape Search Series
            Sep. 09, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape Search Series

            Est: ₱2,600,000 - ₱3,380,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Mindscape Search Series signed and dated 2016 (lower left) oil on canvas 48" x 24" (122 cm x 24 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Galerie Joaquin and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Apillar of modern Philippine art is the revered abstractionist Justin Nuyda whose novel experimentations in light, color, and technique redefined what was possible within the medium of painting. His works, drawing inspiration from the physical beauty of the natural world, are populated with brilliantly curated arrays of colors that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting and unnerving radiance. Yet, simple was how he described his practice. He starts with the priming of the canvas and then painting waif-like strokes that are robust and delicate at the same time, evoking a solid slate and the fluidity of butterfly wings floating over horizons. He was spontaneous as an artist, composing as he painted, only concluding an artwork once the paintbrush was lifted from the canvas. As per an Esquire article, his love for art was not limited to creating with brushes and paints, it extended to the art of collecting butterflies. “For my art, I get some colors from butterflies. Do you know that butterflies have unusual color combinations? You usually won’t do those combinations. It’s a mistake,” he said, “but when you see them in butterflies, ang ganda. The color composition, saturation, gradation—ang ganda.” One can assume that a long history of butterfly-catching adventures means that he had decades worth of stories, with each butterfly in his collection holding a special memory. Indeed he was a one of a kind artist, and as Esquire wrote, “it takes a special sort of eye to see the beauty in these fascinating creatures.” (Isabella Romarate)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Untitled
            Sep. 09, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Untitled

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled signed (lower right) oil on canvas 24" x 32" (61 cm x 81 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Ms. Ayni Nuyda confirming the authenticity of this lot Justin Nuyda, perceives abstraction as a realm bound solely by the horizons of one's creative mind. This perspective eloquently characterizes Nuyda's unmistakably unique and intricately layered artistic approach. In this piece which can be seen as his own interpretation of the nude, Nuyda doubles down on the idea that abstraction is not an exercise in going beyond reality. Instead the artist anchors the abstract in the apparent; the ethereal in the real. Through his creations, he consistently captivates spectators by weaving an enchanting tapestry of allure and an almost ethereal quality. Within the realm of Nuyda's artistic vision, these surrealist compositions take their nascent form, and it's through his skilled brushwork that they materialize, embodying a refined elegance that is distinctly his own. (Jed Daya)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape Search
            Sep. 09, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Mindscape Search

            Est: ₱400,000 - ₱520,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Mindscape Search signed and dated 2003 (lower right) oil on arches paper 20" x 16" (51 cm x 41 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot Among the pillars of Philippine Modern Art was the revered abstractionist Justin Nuyda, whose novel experimentations in light, color, and technique redefined what was possible within the medium of painting. His oeuvres exude a cerebral quality to them, and the scenes he committed to his canvases are portals to how he perceived the world. Throughout his celebrated career, many have struggled to determine which discipline he was committed to and what sort of art he created. He gained prominent recognition for his abstract paintings that depict breathtaking dream-like landscapes, as seen in this 2008 acrylic on paper piece. A sense of tranquility fills the canvas, considering that art critics have often described his art as poetic. He often draws inspiration from a variety of scenes, such as landscapes, and uses them as the foundation for his abstract paintings. Far from the merely impressionistic stance of the abstract and much too uncanny for the likes of realism, his style is said to be a pioneering venture that is incredibly distinct and unique. Although Justin Nuyda passed away recently, his five-decadelong celebrated career in the arts will forever remain in the minds and hearts of the art community. (Isabella Romarate)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jul. 29, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱120,000 - ₱156,000

            Untitled signed and dated 1980 (lower left) watercolor on paper 12 1/2” x 18” (31 cm x 46 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jul. 29, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱10,000 - ₱13,000

            Life hand signed and dated 1973 (lower right) print 11 1/4” x 8 3/4” (28 cm x 21 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jun. 17, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

            Painting the Sky signed and dated 1985 (lower left) oil on canvas 24 1/8" x 18 1/8" (61 cm x 46 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Galleria Duemila Inc. *This lot is sold to benefit the various projects of MovEd To call the works of the acclaimed visual artist and master Justin Nuyda a product of Abstraction or Abstract Impressionism would be doing a general disservice to the hidden genius and potential tucked away within the artist’s meticulous and alluring swatches of color and light. While one can argue that Nuyda’s works fall under the aforementioned umbrella term with its impressionistic and gestural visual cues that are undoubtedly hallmarks of the age-old artistic movement, a closer look reveals that his works seem to occupy an unusual and otherworldly divide between the purely abstract and sensuous and the distinctly representational and realistic. Although his works are heavily populated with a brilliantly curated array of colors and shades that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting radiance, his subjects are unmistakably taken from the material beauty of nature and everyday life. Despite the seemingly boundless nature of his work, Nuyda’s signature style did not come to him instantaneously. An alumni of the University of Santo Tomas’ esteemed Fine Arts program, Nuyda showcased his mastery of various forms of styles and techniques, proving that he had unquestionably mastered the meticulous technicalities of his craft. Nuyda was also a founding member of the Saturday Group, an artist collective founded by National Artist for Painting H.R Ocampo and famed artist-writer Alfredo Roces. Aside from being a master of the brush and canvas, Nuyda is also one of the country’s top Lepidopterists or butterfly and moth experts. Nuyda’s fascination with the winged insects was cultivated by a shared familial fascination, wherein his father and uncles were pioneers of Filipino Lepidopterology. In 1957, he was trained by his fatherin-law Colin Threadway in the ways of butterfly and moth identification. This would then lead Nuyda to take multiple sojourns to Mindoro, Palawan, and Northern Luzon in search of indigenous and brand new species. In 1975, a newly discovered species of butterfly was found within the thickets of Mt. Kitanglad in Bukidnon was named after him. Dubbed the Delias nuydaorum by Dr. Schroeder of the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt Germany as a way of honoring Nuyda’s contributions in the niche field. Nuyda also incorporates his fascination for his antennaed friends in his art by exploring the possibilities of color and shape through the fascinating complexity of their wings, shades and shapes. For Nuyda, green is not only green but emerald or chartreuse, nor is blue not only blue but azure or cerulean. Nuyda’s multifaceted background and history proved a fertile breeding ground for one of the country’s most distinct and visionary voices in art and culture. (J.D.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Jun. 17, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

            Nudes signed and dated 1999 (lower right) cray pastel on paper 25" x 19" (64 cm x 48 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the artist's estate for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Galleria Duemila Inc. Justin Nuyda gained prominent recognition for his abstract paintings that depict breathtaking dream-like landscapes. However, in his celebrated career that spanned over five decades, many still struggle to determine which discipline he was committed to and what sort of art he created. For the lot at hand, a cray pastel on paper piece dated 1999, the visual artist explored the art of the nude. His representations of the nude extend the subtlety and sophistication of his abstract forms. The female figures were rendered with sinuous shapes and curves, and the translucent effect exudes allure to the overall mood. Also, his well-curated array of hues seems to glow and exhibit a rhythmic nature that is vigorous and brimming with life. Alongside art, Nuyda was also a lepidopterist specializing in Philippine butterflies. He began collecting butterflies when he was seven years old and has described over a hundred species and subspecies. This passion for the bejeweled insects and the terrain they thrive in was a vital source of inspiration for his masterpieces. Although the master visual artist passed away recently, his illustrious oeuvres will live on in the minds and hearts of the art world. (P.I.R.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022
            Feb. 18, 2023

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022

            Est: ₱600,000 - ₱780,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022 Mindscape Search: Cordillera Mountains signed and dated 1982 (upper right) oil on canvas 34 1/2" x 21" (88 cm x 53 cm) With over four decades of experience in art, Justin Nuyda has often been regarded as one of Philippine Modernism’s foundations. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas’ Fine program, Nuyda was one of the first recipients of the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 1972, together with his peers such as Romulo Olazo, Danilo Dalena, and Angelito Antonio. Though he is now known for his abstract works, Nuyda’s early exhibits often featured portraits and nudes, showing his seemingly universal aptitude for the arts. Nuyda was also an active member within the local art community. He was a founding member of the famous Saturday Group, an artist-run collective that includes notable names such as Jose Joya, BenCab, and H.R. Ocampo. Nuyda has also extended his hand beyond the group through fundraisers and group exhibitions. Painting for more than 40 years, he is best known for abstract works that depict the soft undulating motions of clouds, mists, butterfly wings, sea foam and waves hovering over nether horizons. These paintings induce calm meditation and introspection through Nuyda’s signature use of wide and solid brushstrokes. While one can argue that Nuyda’s works fall under the aforementioned umbrella term with its impressionistic and gestural visual cues that are undoubtedly hallmarks of the ageold artistic movement, a closer look reveals that his works seem to occupy an unusual and otherworldly divide between the purely abstract and sensuous and the distinctly representational and realistic. Although his works are heavily populated with a brilliantly curated array of colors and shades that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting yet unnerving radiance, his subjects are unmistakably taken from the material beauty of nature and everyday life. Far from the purely impressionistic stance of the abstract and too uncanny for the likes of realism, one can only describe Nuyda’s style as a pioneering venture that is incredibly distinct and uniquely his. (J.D.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Search Mindscape Series)
            Dec. 03, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Search Mindscape Series)

            Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

            Untitled (Search Mindscape Series) signed and dated 1974 (lower left and verso) oil on canvas 18” x 24” (46 cm x 61 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the estate of the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Corito Araneta-Kalaw Collection A pillar of Philippine Modern Art is the abstractionist Justin Nuyda, whose novel experimentations in light, color, and technique redefined what was possible within the medium of painting. However, beyond the formal relationships between artistic elements, the oeuvres of Nuyda are also deeply rooted in nature. He often draws inspiration from a variety of sceneries, such as landscapes, and uses them as the foundation for his abstract compositions. He remained faithful to his own visual language, preferring his unique kind of abstraction rather than another kind of realism, although the artist himself did not know what to call his style. This 1974 abstract piece exhibits his earlier experimentations with abstraction. A sense of tranquility exuded by the calm gradients of sepia pervades the painting. The surreal work, done in oil, shows his deft skill and imagination in reconciling the geometric and organic. Art critics have often described the art of Nuyda as poetic, and they were never wrong. His five-decade-long life in the arts was filled with delicate brushstrokes and striking colors, making wonderlands come to life in his canvases. He passed away recently, but his legend will forever live through his masterpieces. He was a Fine Arts graduate at the University of Santo Tomas in 1966 and was among the early recipients of the Thirteen Artists Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 1972. (P.I.R.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Search Mindscape Series)
            Dec. 03, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Search Mindscape Series)

            Est: ₱1,800,000 - ₱2,340,000

            Untitled (Search Mindscape Series) signed and dated 1996 (lower right) oil on canvas 35" x 48" (89 cm x 122 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the estate of the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot Justin “Tiny” Nuyda was renowned for his abstract art that depicted surreal landscapes. His oeuvres are populated with a brilliantly curated array of colors that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting and unnerving radiance. His inspirations, decorated in his combination of intense brushstrokes and striking palette, were drawn from the material beauty of the physical world. A serene meditation and introspection are imbued in every Nuyda piece, a quality attributed to his artistic approach. Yet, simple was how he described his practice. He starts with priming the canvas with as much as seven coatings, followed by painting it with waif-like strokes that are robust and delicate at the same time, evoking a solid slate and the fluidity of butterfly wings floating over horizons. Afterward, ethereal geometric forms were subtly incorporated into his abstract compositions. He was spontaneous as an artist, composing as he painted, only concluding an artwork once the paintbrush was lifted from the canvas. The ability of his aesthetic interpretation to capture the enigmatic nature of scenery is very well encapsulated in this 1996 oil painting. Indeed, the alluring landscapes that Nuyda committed to his canvases were windows to how he saw the world. Although one can argue that his works of art evoke impressionistic and gestural visual cues that are undoubtedly hallmarks of an age-old artistic movement, a closer look will reveal that his works seem to occupy an unusual and otherworldly divide between the abstract and sensuous and the representational and realistic. Far from the pure impressionistic stance of the abstract and too mystical for the likes of realism, one can only describe his style as a pioneering endeavor that is incredibly distinct and uniquely his. (P.I.R.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Search Mindscape Series)
            Dec. 03, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Search Mindscape Series)

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Untitled (Search Mindscape Series) signed and dated 1985 (lower right) oil on canvas 35" x 25" (89 cm x 64 cm) León Gallery wishes to thank the estate of the artist for confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE: Private collection, Manila For the renowned visual master Justin Nuyda, the possibilities of abstraction are governed only by the limits of one’s own imagination; a sentiment that is indicative of Nuyda's highly distinct and nuanced visual style. His works have, more often than not, charmed audiences with their allure and dream-like character. It is in Nuyda’s vision that these surrealist pieces are conceived, and by his brush they come to life with a distinct, refined grace. Though abstraction was definitely not a novel concept during his era, Nuyda was able to redefine the genre by repositioning abstraction’s primary entry point of perception to cognition. Meaning to say, Nuyda figures are primarily born out of the artist’s mind rather than the physical act of seeing and perceiving. His works also feature a careful balance of color and form, giving the viewer a nuanced illusion of space that effectively says more about the viewer than the work itself. This philosophy is most apparent in his peculiarly magical landscapes that comprise his Mindscape series. Nuyda never fails to capture the enigmatic charisma of a setting — his brush, masterfully recreating the essence of a scene he envisions. (J.D.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 22, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱500,000 - ₱650,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Mindscape signed and dated 2007 (upper left) oil on canvas 13 1/2” x 19 1/2” (34 cm x 50 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 22, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱300,000 - ₱390,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled signed and dated 2008 (lower right) oil on canvas 18 1/2” x 14 1/2” (47 cm x 37 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)
            Oct. 22, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022)

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Untitled (Abstract) signed and dated 1981 (lower right) oil on canvas 30” x 30” (76 cm x 76 cm)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Abstract
            Sep. 10, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Abstract

            Est: ₱800,000 - ₱1,040,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Abstract signed and dated 1974 (lower left) oil on canvas 25” x 35” (60 cm x 89 cm) With over five decades of experience in art, Justin Nuyda has often been regarded as one of Philippine Modernism’s foundations. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas’ Fine Arts Program, Nuyda was one of the first recipients of the CCP Thirteen Artists Award in 1972. Though he is now known for his abstract works, Nuyda’s early exhibits often featured portraits and nudes, showing his seemingly universal aptitude for the arts. Painting for more than 40 years, he is best known for abstract works that depict the soft undulating motions of clouds, mists, butterfly wings, and seafoam and waves hovering over nether horizons. These paintings induce calm meditation and introspection through Nuyda’s signature use of wide and solid brushstrokes. While one can argue that Nuyda’s works fall under the aforementioned umbrella term with its impressionistic and gestural visual cues that are undoubtedly hallmarks of the age-old artistic movement, a closer look reveals that his works seem to occupy an unusual and otherworldly divide between the purely abstract and sensuous and the distinctly representational and realistic. Although his works are heavily populated with a brilliantly curated array of colors and shades that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting yet unnerving radiance, his subjects are unmistakably taken from the material beauty of nature and everyday life. Far from the purely impressionistic stance of the abstract and too uncanny for the likes of realism, one can only describe Nuyda’s style as a pioneering venture that is incredibly distinct and uniquely his.

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search
            Sep. 10, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search

            Est: ₱1,000,000 - ₱1,300,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Search signed and dated 1978 (lower right and ve rso) oil on canvas 40" x 30" (101 cm x 76 cm) Often referred to as one of the pillars of Philippine Modern Art is the revered abstractionist Justin Nuyda, whose novel experimentations in light, color, and technique redefined what was possible within the medium of painting. This 1978 oil on canvas piece titled Search showcases his earlier experimentations with abstraction. A sense of tranquility fills the canvas, accentuated by the gradients of the sepia palette. A theory tells that every human being’s heart beats the rhythm of home. This explains why Nuyda is in constant search for mindscapes, painting pictures of the sights and capturing sounds within a mind that is not lost but simply in search. Beyond the formal relationships between hues, tones, and lights, the works of Nuyda are also deeply rooted in our physical and natural world. He often draws inspiration from a variety of scenes, such as landscapes, and uses them as the foundation for his abstract paintings. Far from the merely impressionistic stance of the abstract and much too uncanny for the likes of realism, his style can only be described as a pioneering venture that is incredibly distinct and unique. Art critics have often described Nuyda’s art as poetic. And although the master visual artist passed away recently, his five-decade-long celebrated career in the arts will forever remain in the minds and hearts of the art community. (P.I.R.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search
            Sep. 10, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Search

            Est: ₱700,000 - ₱910,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Search signed and dated 1978 (lower right) oil on canvas 35" x 25" (89 cm x 64 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Artes Orientes and signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot A renowned modernist, Justin Nuyda created a unique and surreal brand of art. From his ethereal abstract compositions to his magical landscapes, the visual artist was able to elegantly display his complex predilections due to his mastery over his craft. This 1978 piece harkens back to the earlier experimentations with the abstraction of Nuyda. A reflection of a dream-like atmosphere distinctly marked by bold and broad brush strokes, this painting brings forth awareness to his creative attempt to photograph a picture of sight as well as capture the sound within the peripherals of the mind of what it tries to find — not lost, but simply searching. Although the canvases of Nuyda are populated with a well-curated array of hues that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting yet unnerving radiance, his inspirations were clearly drawn from the beauty of nature. Inviting and alluring, this piece highlights the rhythmic nature of the artist’s oeuvre as one that is vigorous and brimming with life. (P.I.R.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Blue Landscape
            Sep. 10, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) - Blue Landscape

            Est: ₱140,000 - ₱182,000

            Justin Nuyda (1944 - 2022) Blue Landscape signed (lower right) oil on canvas 6 1/2" x 9 5/8" (17 cm x 24 cm) Justin Nuyda gained prominent recognition for his abstract paintings that depict breathtaking dream-like landscapes. His oeuvres exude a cerebral quality to them, and the scenes he committed to his canvases are portals to how he perceived the world. In his celebrated career that spanned over five decades, many have struggled to determine which discipline he was committed to and what sort of art he created. Although his works are filled with a brilliantly curated array of colors and shades that seem to glow under the luminosity of an inviting yet unnerving radiance, his subjects are unmistakably drawn from the material beauty of nature and everyday life. As a spontaneous painter, Nuyda's artistic renditions never fail to capture the enigmatic essence of the scenery — his masterful brushwork displays the fascination of the setting. Alongside art, Justin Nuyda was also a lepidopterist specializing in Philippine butterflies. He began collecting butterflies when he was seven years old and has described over a hundred species and subspecies. This passion for jeweled insects and the terrain they thrive in was a key source of inspiration for his masterpieces. (P.I.R.)

            Leon Gallery
          • Justin Nuyda (b. 1944)
            Jun. 11, 2022

            Justin Nuyda (b. 1944)

            Est: ₱200,000 - ₱260,000

            Justin Nuyda (b. 1944) Untitled signed and dated 2018 (lower left) oil on canvas 8" x 8 1/4" (20 cm x 21 cm Justin Nuyda’s abstractions tremble on the brink of reality, from surreal to real, tempestuous to serene, and arid to beautiful. A reflection of a dream-like atmosphere distinctly marked by bold and broad brush strokes, this piece seems to be moving and fanning out evocative colors of blue and brown. It forms an ambivalent figure of the clouds, a lake, and its shore, and the other spaces in between, giving a thunderous silence yet vibrantly calm picturesque image. Icy and rigid, the shape still maintains a natural flow. Nuyda paints an imagery that is both familiar and obscure, as if projections from a dream that has now passed but continues to linger behind one’s mind.

            Leon Gallery
          • Mountain Sky
            Mar. 12, 2022

            Mountain Sky

            Est: ₱1,600,000 - ₱1,700,000

            Justin Nuyda (b. 1944) Mountain Sky Signed and dated '2014' (lower right) Oil on canvas 45 x 59 cm (17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in) Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Galerie Joaquin and signed by the artist

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