Curator´s Pick
Magkaisa Creative Space draws on its rich German-Filipino heritage of resilience, strength and dependability. We regularly request our Curator Friends or our Board Members to pick one of the artworks of our Contemporary Artists or the artworks in our possession from Filipino Masters. We are honored to provide the insides.
This time we take a closer look at the artwork of Francisco “Paco” Gorospe, calls the Fruit Vendor Francisco Paco Gorospe, Fruit VendCurator´s Pick
Magkaisa Creative Space draws on its rich German-Filipino heritage of resilience, strength and dependability. We regularly request our Curator Friends or our Board Members to pick one of the artworks of our Contemporary Artists or the artworks in our possession from Filipino Masters. We are honored to provide the insides.
This time we take a closer look at the artwork of Francisco “Paco” Gorospe, calls the Fruit Vendor Francisco Paco Gorospe, Fruit Vendor, Oil on Canvas, 75 cm x 75 cm, undated
Paco Gorospe’s art studio in Mabini Street gave him a vantage point from which to observe the streets and people going about their everyday lives. It was also within walking distance from the market where different vendors plied their wares including fruits. Amidst the hustle and bustle, you can see local colour depicted in all their glory. In the background are people doing their marketing, and vendors arranging their merchandise. That is why Paco Gorospe’s paintings were easily snapped up by tourists, it gave them a souvenir of their experience during their visit to the Philippines. Mostly impressions of a happy, friendly environment which is a far cry from the cold, impersonal western world.