ART APPRECIATION

"MOTHER'S LOVE"
ARTIST PROFILE: KATRINA
CABRAL
Katrina Cabral is a talented 20-year-old
Filipina artist based in Bicol. Born and raised
in Naga City, she has been honing her artistic
skills since she was seven. With a keen eye
for detail, she specializes in creating stunning
portraits that capture the essence of her
subjects. But her artistic repertoire extends
beyond people, as she also showcases the
breathtaking beauty of the region through her
masterful landscape paintings. Whether
working with oils, watercolors, or acrylics,
Katrina's art is a testament to her passion and
creativity. She has a diverse range of skills
and abilities that have led her to work in
various fields such as medical assistance,
secretarial work, graphic design, art, and
journalism. She has now developed an interest
in life sciences and is pursuing a career in pre-med student at Bicol University. Despite her
medicine as a third-year BS biology reserved personality, she has demonstrated her
capabilities as a confident speaker, journalist, and
scientist, and is particularly passionate about her
artistic pursuits. She is a gifted artist whose
paintings are distinguished by their vibrant hues
and striking brushstrokes. Her masterful use of a
palette knife enables her to create sumptuous,
multi-layered textures that imbue her landscapes
with a remarkable sense of depth and dimension.
Katrina's style is heavily influenced by the
Impressionist movement, and she adeptly utilizes
the interplay of light and shadow to create a
captivating atmospheric effect in her works of
art. A few of her art works that showed great
display of her skill as an artist is her painting of
Mt. Mayon, “White Pebbles Beach Resort”, a
portrait of Pancho Piano, “Mother’s Love”, and
many more.
ASSUMPTIONS OF THE ART PIECE
“Mother’s Love” is a realism type of painting created by Katrina Cabral. The artwork i

Art involves experience. The chosen Art is cultural. In a similar perspective, the
artwork delves into the concepts or
themes of maternal love and sacrifice
which conveying the importance of
family values. The painting “Mother’s
Love” captures the essence of
motherly love as the mother holds her
child, conveying a strong sense of
protectiveness and prioritizing her
presence with the child. However,
beyond this depiction of maternal
love lies a deeper layer of sacrifice
that the mother makes to provide for
both of them. The artwork implies
that the mother - as observed in her
facial expression - is faced with tough
choices and responsibilities, putting her
child's needs above her own. This
conjected selflessness is a beautiful
aspect of the art piece that portrays
the mother's willingness to prioritize
her child's well-being above her own
desires.
FUNCTION OF THE ARTWORK

The functions of artwork are manifold, encompassing expressiveness,

communication, and personal significance. Art is expressive because it
allows the artist to convey ideas and emotions through self-expression. In
this particular art piece, the artist depicts a mother's love and sacrifice for
her child's needs. It is showcasing their profound attachment and her
responsibility towards prioritizing her child's well-being.

Furthermore, the artwork is communicative as it effectively conveys a

significant message regarding our values and perspectives of Filipinos
on familial love. It illustrates the mother's willingness to endure hardship
and problems in life to provide for her child's needs, thereby
emphasizing the sacrifice and dedication of parents to secure their
children's brighter future. The artwork is also personal in nature since it
has the potential to hold a deep, significant, and meaningful impact on
the viewers. Likewise, as the painting depicts a mother's love and
sacrifice, it is likely to resonate with numerous viewers who have gone
through similar experiences or are currently undergoing such.
RELEVANCE OF THE ARTWORK

The artwork has two relevance, serving both as a source of

entertainment and aesthetic pleasure, as well as a means of
expressing emotions and experiences. Firstly, the artwork's aesthetic
value is apparent in its well-executed composition and visually pleasing
appearance, drawing admiration for the artist's skill and creativity.
Additionally, the artwork's ability to entertain is evident in the pleasure
derived from experiencing its beauty. Secondly, the artwork transcends
its visual appeal and conveys a deeper message, capturing emotions and
experiences beyond what meets the eye. For instance, in "Mother's Love,"
the painting portrays the unconditional bond between a mother and
child, evoking an emotional response from the viewer. By expressing
their emotions and experiences through their art, the artist provides a
meaningful and thought-provoking experience for those who engage
with their work.