Art of Negros
A Private Collection of Filipino & Oriental Art
Promoting the Philippine Art to the World

Jose Joya


1931 - 1995
Philippine National Artist for Visual Arts

The name of Jose Joya (1931 - 1995) is synonymous to the best in Philippine abstract expressionist art. He is an artist of innumerable achievements. His countless awards include the Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award during the 4th Centennial of the City of Manila and received the Gawad CCP for Visual Arts in 1991. He was named one of  the Ten Outstanding Asean Artists in 1992. Has had innumerable exhibits in China, Switzerland, Germany, England, Hong Kong, the US and Spain. He produced an excellent body of bold and lyrical works. Bypassed several times during his lifetime, he was posthumously conferred the title of National Artist for Visual Arts last June 25, 2003, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

High Noon Breeze
December 15, 1975
Oil on Paper
14" x 22"
Original Frame with Joya Signature
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JOYA on CERAMICS

In 1976 Jose Joya stayed awhile in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental and tried his art successfully on ceramics working hand in hand with world-renowned Anaware Ceramics Factory.

Abstract Art on Ceramic Plate
1976
13" Dia.
Code: JJAC001


Original Frame /Signature & Date on Back of Plate

 



Abstract Art on Ceramic Jar & Plate
1976
Jar 10" Ht. 
JJAC002
Plate 12" Dia.
JJAC003

            

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Negros Arts Management, Inc. (NAMI)
2391 C.L. Montelibano Ave.
Bacolod City, 6100
Negros Occidental
Philippines
For Appointment please call:
Telephone (63-34)434-7349
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