MALANG AT WORK: A BRIEF SESSION WITH THE MASTER
At 81, Malang still paints, but rarely. We always prod him to paint and most of the time he declines and begs off. He feels he’s tired and burned out (I remember the late illustrator-writer Francisco Coching who retired early at age 55). But this is one exceptional instance that he obliges. He takes a brush, mixes and paints. Soler, brother-painter, and I just look and smile--- a brief memorable moment with the Master, our Dad.
(photos by Simon Santos)
Simon,
ReplyDeleteGood to see your Dad, still up and around. The last time I saw him was at an Angelito Antonio opening 10 years ago in Manila. I saw him also here in L.A. twice before that. How time flies. It's time he wins the National Artist award.
Rod
We are hoping for that one, Rod!
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ReplyDeleteMukhang very productive pa rin si Erpat mo. Nakaka-ilang paintings pa ba siya per week ?
Auggie
Not that much, Auggie. He paints but far in between.
ReplyDeleteHi Papa! Nice to see TATAY trying to get back at work again...I miss him so much! Will see you guys in September. Give my regards.
ReplyDeleteMalang is not yet a National Artist? I think it's a shame, when lesser talents have won the award. Tsk tsk.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the post and pics are superb. Is that your brother Soler in the photo?
Maybe you can write a longer post about your Dad and your family.
Thanks Anna! Yes, that's my brother Soler in the photo.
ReplyDeleteOur dad (we call him 'Tatay') often jokes, in jest, about not being named National Artist, siguro, she says, "National Bookstore" Artist award na lang, since he spends most of his time browsing books at National Bookstore.(lol)
Love the last photo
ReplyDeleteSalamat, Frank! That’s my brother Soler assisting our dad .Tatay even jokes while he and Soler were going down and negotiating the steep stairs, "ang bagal mo naman bumaba."
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