Philippine Still Life with Basi and Rooster Metal Print
by Victoria Lakes
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Philippine Still Life with Basi and Rooster metal print by Victoria Lakes. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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Basi is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of sugarcane produced in the Philippines. It is also the local beverage of Ilocos in northern Luzon in... more
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Artist's Description
Basi is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of sugarcane produced in the Philippines. It is also the local beverage of Ilocos in northern Luzon in San Ildefonso where it has been consumed since before the Spanish conquest.
The 1807 Basi Revolt in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, occurred when the Philippines' Spanish rulers effectively banned private manufacture of the beverage. A Basi festival is held annually in Naguilian, La Union. My late grand aunt Viana from Laoag, Ilocos Norte used to consume a glass or two of this wine after a hard day's work. Thus, I dedicate this painting to her.
About Victoria Lakes
Thank you for visiting my website! I've been interested in Art since I was 5 years old, doodling, drawing and coloring every chance I get. I studied Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and some of my paintings are in private collections here in the US. I was also fortunate to have had the opportunity to work as a production manager in the direct marketing division of the National Geographic Society for 16 years which inspired me to capture the beauty of nature through photography. My goal is to create and share my art. I hope to be able to help support animals, which as you know are my favorite subjects in my paintings and photographs. I bring my camera everywhere I go and I love capturing the beauty of nature, the...
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Victoria Lakes
Thank you so much Jack! I really appreciate it!
Jack Donahue
Wonderful setting and "still life", more artists should consider the subjects in their "still lives" as something unique and contributing to the upbuilding of the local culture as you have done!!
Victoria Lakes
Thanks so much Ken for your nice comments! :-)
Ken Day
I love your rich folk art style paintings Victoria and inspiring stories to go with them. F / V
Victoria Lakes
Thanks so much for the feature AJ :)
Victoria Lakes
Thanks for liking :)
Pamela Lakes
Beautiful painting! It is a fitting tribute to your great aunt.
Carol Caday
This still life brings me back to my childhood in the Philippines. What a wonderful work of art!