Halved #2

One coconut rests whole behind 2 split halves, their pale, glossy meat catching highlights against warm, sunlit husks and a loose, expressive ground of violet, ochre, and teal. The brushwork is confident and tactile, balancing careful realism in the fruit with a more painterly freedom in the background. Fresh and tropical mood, an everyday Philippine subject treated with quiet reverence. A natural fit for a kitchen, dining area, or café-style space, this work will also appeal to collectors of Philippine art, fruit still life, and contemporary realism from the Visayas. Acrylic on canvas, measuring 16 x 12 inches, completed in 2026. The painting is hand-signed by the artist and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity. It is offered unframed, ready for the collector's choice of framing.