1 “Ang Pulubi: Vicente Manansala’s Moving Depiction of Poverty and Privilege” Roland Thirdthe V. Pacheco Academic Journal Article April 2023 I. Analysis Vicente Manansala, a Filipino cubist, and illustrator, are well-known in the art world for his paintings depicting perceptions of the contemporary reality of life that teeter on the edge of abstraction. The "Ang Pulubi," one of the foremost artwork, is one of his finest masterpieces with the medium of oil paint. The subject of the artwork is a beggar and her child sitting on the ground somewhere in the church's gate. Geometric and free- form shapes are used to present this image. Additionally, the cubism design style is incorporated to produce an amazing and realistic appearance that gives an impressive look on it. As a result, numerous lines, including vertical and horizontal are used, but the diagonal one stands out the most. Colors like green, blue, white, and yellow can be found here, but red predominates. The hungry infant's face stands out in the artwork due to its skeletal or corpse-like appearance. From the behind part of the artwork, a wrought iron curlicue gate may be seen. The gate represents balance because the shapes that go into its construction are indeed all equally weighted. All of these visual components work together to produce a fascinating art piece.