Mother And Daughter — Victorio Candido Edades

Mother and Daughter


Victorio Candido Edades (1895 - 1985)

Victorio Edades (1895-1985), the "Father of Modern Philippine Art." Discover the revolutionary works of this National Artist, a leader of the Thirteen Moderns who challenged artistic norms with bold expressionism & social realism.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)

The museum champions emerging artists and utilizes diverse mediums like paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art.

Victorio C. Edades is one of the pioneering figures of Filipino modern art who studied art in the US. He also taught many artists who later became masters of Filipino art such as Carlos Francisco and Galo Ocampo. This is a portrait of Jane Noble Garott, the house-mother of the Filipino Club House in Seattle and her daughter, Jean. This work was created when the artist was studying in the US. Jean later married the artist.