Fresh Buko

A still life of a young coconut split open to reveal its soft, pearly meat. The two halves face the viewer like a pair of pale moons, their rosy centers rendered in glossy, sculpted strokes against a dark husk and bright green leaves. Behind them, a mottled ground of ochre, olive, and violet adds texture and depth. The mood is cool, fresh, and quietly tropical, the kind of everyday Philippine scene that rewards a slow look. A strong fit for collectors of Philippine art, tropical fruit paintings, and Filipino still life, it would sit well in a dining room, kitchen, or café-style space, or alongside other contemporary works celebrating Visayan food culture. Fresh Buko is acrylic on canvas, measuring 60 x 45 cm (roughly 24 x 18 inches), and was painted in 2026. It is signed by the artist and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.