Juvenal Sansó completed Tide of Fortune, a monumental acrylic mural, in 2007. Measuring 6.5 by 2.5 meters, it stands as his largest artwork to date. In this piece, Sansó showcases his signature style, using surreal landscapes and evocative imagery to capture emotion and movement. Through an expansive seascape, he reflects on the ebb and flow of life’s fortunes, symbolizing the ever-changing tides of destiny. With this mural, Sansó not only celebrates personal bonds but also honors the resilience and aspirations of the Filipino people. It is known to be prominently displayed here in the main lobby of the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Philippines.

About the Artist:

Juvenal Sansó (1929–2025), a Spanish-born Filipino artist, gained renown for his contributions to modernist painting, printmaking, and design. Born in Reus, Catalonia, Spain, he moved to Manila with his family at the age of five. Although he initially enrolled in the family’s wrought-iron business, Sansó soon shifted his focus to art. He studied at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts under National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, as well as at the University of Santo Tomas and L’École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Juvenal Sansó’s contributions to Philippine art have left a lasting impact, both through his extraordinary body of work and his commitment to nurturing future generations of Filipino artists.