Lingayen, Pangasinan — Ever wondered who painted the Philippine Independence Declaration scene on the back of the old 5-peso bill? More of the painter, Romeo Castillo MananQuil, will be revealed at the exhibition of his works that opened yesterday at the Bengson-Yuson House in this capital town. MILLION-PESO ‘PAGLAYA’ — A million-peso painting of artist ‘Maestro MananQuil,’ titled ‘Sa Ating Paglaya,’ is carefully unwrapped in preparation for his solo exhibit at the Bengson-Yuzon House in Lingayen, Pangasinan last Monday. (Jojo Rinoza) Known to fellow artists as “Maestro MananQuil,” the internationally-acclaimed visual artist has returned home to stage his solo exhibit, dubbed “Pangasinan ed Pusok,” until May 1 as part of the 436th “Agew na Pangasinan” celebration. “Mananquil’s works are known for his demonstration of filial bond, life, ways and landscapes, most of which are inspired by his sentimental journeys to Pangasinan every time he comes home,” a statement from the [...]
