Art

Fire and Fertility

Collage on paper
10.75 x 7 inches (unframed)
2023

Available Stock: 1
SKU: CA19823
Php 14,600.00

Description

During ancient times, the earliest men and women of the Subanen people became invisible. Spirits unseen, they lived in the balete trees. They lived in isolation as people could not get close to them or the tree for fear they would get sick. In spite of this, they continued to help their descendants with the kaingin process, the purposeful burning of parts of the land to remove weeds and keep the land fertile. They were believed to control the fire and help with a bountiful harvest.

 

This work comes issued with a signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA).

About the Artist

Widening the range of what paper can do, Tin Javier expresses folklore and mythical themes with collage as punched papers, reused packaging materials and gift wrappers all come to life in her unique way. The Cavite native tries to fuse her art with her own advocacies for climate change, culture and heritage, and human rights and social awareness especially with the indigenous people. Her works have been featured in art magazines, children's books and have been recognized here and abroad.

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