Aling Metring
signed and dated 1979 (lower right)
oil on canvas
30" x 30" (76 cm x 76 cm)
Accompanied by a certificate signed by Ms. BettinaRodriguez-Olmedo confirming the authenticity of this lot




Onib Olmedo's artistic vision ventures into the realm of human experience, a realm that transcends conventional boundaries and delves into the ineffable. With a deft hand, Olmedo orchestrates a transformation of the human form, casting it into an abstract realm that defies the confines of our reality. Through this distortion, he unearths the profound truths that course through the veins of human existence, laying bare the intricate tapestry of trials, dreams, and questions that define our journey. Olmedo's approach to art is a deliberate dance with the enigmatic facets of the human psyche. His creations are not mere compositions; they emerge as portals to the depths of our collective consciousness. Employing the figurative expressionist technique, he masterfully disrupts the conventional contours of the human figure. In this distortion, he finds a voice to encapsulate the visceral struggles that underpin human existence. The figures he conjures, obtuse and ethereal, embody the very essence of challenges faced and dreams tormented. Within the intense glare of their gaze, a magnetic tension resides—a tension that draws us into the narrative of their existence. These figures, seemingly aloof, become vessels through which we explore the labyrinthine corridors of the human soul. Through their veiled wounds, Olmedo beckons us to confront the complexities of our own experiences, bridging the gap between the canvas and the realm of introspection. Yet, amid the labyrinth of struggles, a resolute spirit emerges from the shadows. The very same figures that stand marked by life's harsh realities, rise defiantly to face the battles that life presents. Their unwavering determination is a beacon of hope that navigates the treacherous waters of despair. Olmedo paints a tableau of resilience, reminding us that within the depths of torment, the human spirit remains unbroken, undeterred by the forces that seek to confine it. (Jed Daya)

Onib Olmedo's artistic vision ventures into the realm of human experience, a realm that transcends conventional boundaries and delves into the ineffable. With a deft hand, Olmedo orchestrates a transformation of the human form, casting it into an abstract realm that defies the confines of our reality. Through this distortion, he unearths the profound truths that course through the veins of human existence, laying bare the intricate tapestry of trials, dreams, and questions that define our journey. Olmedo's approach to art is a deliberate dance with the enigmatic facets of the human psyche. His creations are not mere compositions; they emerge as portals to the depths of our collective consciousness. Employing the figurative expressionist technique, he masterfully disrupts the conventional contours of the human figure. In this distortion, he finds a voice to encapsulate the visceral struggles that underpin human existence. The figures he conjures, obtuse and ethereal, embody the very essence of challenges faced and dreams tormented. Within the intense glare of their gaze, a magnetic tension resides—a tension that draws us into the narrative of their existence. These figures, seemingly aloof, become vessels through which we explore the labyrinthine corridors of the human soul. Through their veiled wounds, Olmedo beckons us to confront the complexities of our own experiences, bridging the gap between the canvas and the realm of introspection. Yet, amid the labyrinth of struggles, a resolute spirit emerges from the shadows. The very same figures that stand marked by life's harsh realities, rise defiantly to face the battles that life presents. Their unwavering determination is a beacon of hope that navigates the treacherous waters of despair. Olmedo paints a tableau of resilience, reminding us that within the depths of torment, the human spirit remains unbroken, undeterred by the forces that seek to confine it. (Jed Daya)