La Filipina (The Filipina)
2018
Graphite, carbon and ink
In my self-portrait, "La Filipina", I stand poised and proud, with my hands on my hips and my eyes fixed confidently upon the viewer. The dress and pose I adopt are reminiscent of the noble traditions of Spanish culture, while the title itself is a bold assertion of my identity as a Filipina. Through this work, I seek to dispel the negative stereotypes that have long oppressed my people, and to replace them with a vision of dignity, resilience, and strength.
ModPortrait 2020 Competition Finalist
Drawing Category
Exhibition dates:
Edificio Caja Rural de Aragòn, Zaragoza (April 16 - June 11, 2021)
European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM), Barcelona (June 18 - September 5, 2021)
Portrait of the Artist
2017
Graphite, carbon and ink
2017 Kingston Prize winning portrait
My self-portrait drawing study is a sincere attempt to capture a moment of introspection as an emerging artist, reflecting on my own artistic identity and the challenges I face. I offer this work as a personal self-exploration, a reflection of the raw emotion and vulnerability that comes with creative expression.
Portraits