Oratio

Artist: Paul Balan
Size: 24″ x 30″
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2024

A striking oil painting that combines divine symbolism with classical artistry. Depicting an angelic figure in rich robes, playing a golden censer from a boat, this piece conveys a sense of prayer, peace, and celestial devotion. The detailed gold frame complements the vivid colors and intricate texture, elevating the sacred message and creating an aura of serenity and reverence.

Paul C. Balan is a Filipino-American artist and the first Filipino and Asian coin designer for the United States Mint. Born in Paete, Laguna, Philippines, a town known for its rich artistic heritage, he studied Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas before migrating to the U.S. in 2002. Starting with humble jobs, Balan continued to pursue his art, creating murals, sculptures, and paintings, including a large 18 x 24-foot piece interpreting the Philippine National Anthem.