RM de Leon: The Art of Tricky
Monday, September 14th, 2009
Poking fun at passé and incongruous sensibilities is artist Ramon Manuel ‘RM’ de Leon. The progression of his acrylic works on paper proves that this is what he enjoys and does best. He has, at some point, churned out loaded opuses brimming with grim appropriations and has already produced artworks that defy some of the persisting banalities and quirks in the art scene. But the artist’s high regard for aesthetics and technique resulting in sophisticated pieces seemingly betray the many jarring narratives and hard-hitting commentaries he inculcates in each one.
