Ang Magbabayo (Pounding Rice) 1979

"Ang Magbabayo (Pounding Rice)" is a 1979 oil painting by Filipino artist Vicente Manansala. It depicts a man and a woman pounding rice in a traditional mortar and pestle, a common scene in rural Philippine life. The painting is characterized by Manansala's signature style, known as "transparent cubism," which uses geometric shapes and overlapping planes to create a sense of depth and movement. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition evoke the energy and rhythm of the act of pounding rice, a vital task in Philippine food preparation.