Angelito “Mang Lito” Antonio, born in 1939, grew up in a family of Farmers in Malolos, Bulacan. He initially took up architecture at the Mapua Institute of Technology, which he later continued at the University of Santo Tomas. He eventually shifted from Architecture to Fine Arts where he also taught as a professor.

Antonio is best known for his signature Nascent-Cubism style marked by bold diagonal lines, funky distortions of figures, and a knack for blending the starkness of black with vibrant primary colors or more toned-down tertiary shades. He is recognized both as a modernist and an expressionist, skilfully honing an artstyle that has sustained his career for more than five decades, with exhibitions held both locally and internationally. His repertoire predominantly features scenes from everyday life, such as street vendors, fishermen, cock-fighting enthusiasts, and other individuals, offering an authentic portrayal of Filipino culture and customs.

Regarded as one of the leading figures in the Modern Art Movement of the Nation, he is celebrated for his pioneering efforts in action painting and for elevating the prominence of Cubist aesthetics within the Philippine art community.

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