Three Muses by Bencab - Framed Puzzle Edition
THE HARAYA FRAMED EDITION
This artwork began as a Haraya puzzle. By special request, our team carefully assembles each puzzle before framing it for display. Piece by piece, between projects, meetings, and the rhythms of daily work, every completed artwork carries not only the image itself but also the time and care invested in bringing it together.
Created for those who love the artwork but may not have the time to complete the puzzle themselves, these framed editions make it possible to enjoy the piece immediately in homes, offices, and meaningful spaces.
Because each piece is assembled by our small team, only a limited number can be prepared at any given time. Please allow several days to a few weeks for assembly and framing.
FEATURES
- Completed by hand by the Looking for Juan team and framed as a finished artwork
- Finished artwork size: 55.5 cm × 83.7 cm (21.85 in x 32.95 in)
- Premium puzzle with standard black frame and matting
- A collectible piece celebrating Philippine contemporary art
FRAMING
Each artwork comes professionally framed in our standard black gallery frame with archival matting, ready to display upon arrival.
For those seeking a different aesthetic, alternative frame colors and finishes are available upon request. Our team would be happy to recommend framing options that best complement both the artwork and your space. Additional framing fees apply for custom frame selections.
THE ARTWORK
BenCab's Three Muses (acrylic on canvas, 2020) continues the national artist's Muse series, which evolved from his iconic Sabel paintings. Like his Isadora and Japanese series, this artwork showcases layers of fabric and the expressive movement of drapery that first drew BenCab to his original muse, Sabel.
Rooted in the story of Sabel, a scavenger from Bambang whom the artist transformed into an enduring symbol of dignity and survival, Three Muses expands this vision. From one woman's daily struggle, BenCab created timeless muses that embody humanity's capacity for transformation, hope, and perseverance.
THE ARTIST
Benedicto Reyes Cabrera, or BenCab, is a Filipino art icon and National Artist for the Visual Arts. He is acclaimed for his skilled drawings and paintings portraying stories of everyday people.
Living in London for 13 years deepened his understanding of his roots and the realities of life in his homeland. After returning in 1985, his works have been chronicled in several books. In 2009, he established the BenCab Museum in Baguio, where his collection of tribal art from the Cordillera and contemporary Philippine art are displayed. The same year, he received an honorary doctorate in Humanities from his alma mater, the University of the Philippines.
A highlight of his career was “BenCab 50 Creative Years” in 2015, a yearlong celebration with retrospective exhibitions in eight museums and the publication of a two-volume book, BenCab FILIPINO ARTIST.
THE ORDER OF THE NATIONAL ARTISTS
The Order of National Artists is the highest national recognition awarded to Filipinos who have made significant contributions to Philippine arts. It honors the artists’ legacy in Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture or Allied Arts.
BUY 1, DONATE BOOKS TO JUAN
Every purchase of this puzzle is matched with book donations to children from disadvantaged communities in the Philippines in support of our partner beneficiary, CANVAS, and their 1 Million Books for 1 Million Filipino Children Campaign.