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Tiny drops of burden that shower hastily over the land and people, crash and rest upon the rugged roads; seeping
through and filling every dent with puddles of chaos. Such are corollaries from the subtle cry of heavy rains
and the boisterous wail of typhoons here in the Philippines.
These recurring occurences are symbolized in the form of a puppeteer's hands, depicting the unfortunate and inevitable
cirumstances we go through at a daily basis. As we become regular victims, we weep along the falling tears,
but eventually learn tolerance.
As a child's carefree joy imprints with no age, it is through its melodies, lights and colors do playful memories become
tangible instead of an illusion; providing comfort and ease amidst the hustling bustling noise of turmoil. Symbolized
in the form of an umbrella, perya (funfair) - a nomadic lagoon of laughter, thrill and excitement - is a reminder of our
capacity to initiate a conversation between our mental and physical entities to elicit the pleasant over the
unpleasant. Whether we attain the positive energy from within or from our surroundings, it is the tolerance
we need against unwanted pressure.
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24 x 36 inches
Oil on Canvas
2016
