• Works with Ayala y Compañia
  • Mounts his first individual exhibition at the Philippine Art Gallery
  • Begins to paint professionally. Employs Philippine themes and motifs, using vivid coloration and planes that manifest the influence of Matisse.
  • Works are characterized by strong lines and simple compositions.
  • Wins first prize award for his painting Carroza at the semi-annual painting contest of the Art Association of the Philippines
1952-1953