Ligaya (Mother and Child Series)
signed and dated 2002
brass and slate
H: 15” x L : 10” W: 9” (38 cm x 25 cm x 23 cm)

Michael Cacnio, a world-class artist, encapsulates motherly love and parental devotion in LIGAYA (Mother and Child Series). As a multi-awarded sculptor, Cacnio is inspired by distinct Filipino values and traditions. His series are varied - from using his patent brass or combining it with other materials such as glass, semi-precious stones, or Lego toy bricks. His cut and solder method is consistent in all his works, and this piece is a testament not only to such technique, but also to the quality and timelessness of his subjects.