16/04/2025
My entry for Visayas-wide painting competition
"Tradisyon and Ambisyon"
Oil on Canvas
32 x 26 inches
2025
This artwork depicts a young woman, sustained by her parents' sacrifices, embodied in symbols like a Starbucks cup, bread, an Apple laptop, and a Christian Dior bag. A bird in flight signifies hope, while scattered crumpled papers echo the wisdom born of struggle. At its center, an open Bible anchors the piece in faith, the unshakable foundation that fortifies through adversity. The painting speaks to the ceaseless cycle of resilience, where each turn of life's wheel propels us toward transcendence.
