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Rooster signed and dated 1980 (lower right) tempera 18" x 12" (46 cm x 30 cm) Accompanied by a certificate issued by Finale Art File confirming the authenticity of this lot PROVENANCE Finale Art File Depicting roosters and fighting cocks is one of the iconic subjects of the artist Ang Kiukok. Embodying primordial violence and cultural machismo, the traditional image of roosters for Kiukok had become a representation of the raw instincts of survival in Philippine society. And as such, this featured piece by the artist provides a perfect example of his frequent use of powerful symbols in his paintings. Created around 1980, the rooster featured in the piece was rendered in harem, jagged, angular lines, especially along the wings and talons, to highlight the monstrousness of what it represents. Its aggressive posture and color palette  of burnt reds and black voids complements the mood of violence and dominance of the figure. Overall, Kiukok’s Rooster feels tense, dominant, and defiant—a work that represents an aggressive, monstrous creature locked in perpetual confrontation. Perfectly highlighting the artist’s vision of the modern human condition. (Mark John Castañeda)