連雅德·亞文·帕拉斯

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and taut. There is light wear and handling around the edges of the painting but visible only upon close observation. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no sign of retouching. Unframed, on a Stretcher.
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"[T]exts and figures are superimposed for an effect that lies somewhere in between realism and surrealism, thrown in with a little abstract. Text is prevalent in his works, evident as well in his past collections that also exhibit Paras' affinity for words. The words themselves are often of his own making, as he pokes fun at the slang that has often been deemed unnatural, by creating unnatural words of his own. But such is not merely for play, as it only serves to name something specifically in his own way, for his own purpose. For Lynryd, texts have become part of the image, so much that they are rendered in themselves as images. The message, although hidden, is hidden beautifully and in plain sight, and such a message gives a new dimension to the piece."

Cited in Lynyrd Paras: Stories Born From Silence, Manila Bulletin, Sunday Nov 25, 2012