In celebration of Botong Francisco’s life, work, and influence on the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Yuchengco Museum presents the works of Salvador Juban, Angono artist and Botong Francisco’s longest-serving artist-assistant and protégé. Discover how a great artist has influenced his pupil. Learn more about the great maestro Botong Francisco through the works and words of his assistant and apprentice.

Remembering the Great Master will feature paintings, murals, sketches, and studies by Juban. Memorabilia related to his artistic career and apprenticeship under Botong Francisco will also be on display. Juban will also share with the viewing public his personal insights on Maestro Botong through a special video interview which will run for the duration of the show.

About the Artist:

Salvador Juban (b. 1941) got his early training by tracing komiks characters and through lessons on drawing and painting in still-life under Botong Francisco. During his school days in Angono, Juban frequented Botong’s studio to see the maestro at work and eventually assisted in his projects. Juban was a painting scholar at the University of Sto. Tomas from 1969 to 1973, although he did not finish his final year due to the demands of painting commissions. Unlike Botong who never left his homeland, Juban traveled around Asia to learn the art of his Asian counterparts.