Art

Imposter's Disappearance

Collage on paper
10.75 x 7 inches (unframed)
2023

Available Stock: 1
SKU: CA19793
Php 14,600.00

Description

Minamina, an Ivatan village chief was known to be a vicious, strong and skilled fisherman. One day, he gave orders and imposed strict control over his people to be confined within the village. He had an only child, Idem. Well-trained and strong like her father, she was the only one to escape the village. While out one night, a village woman pretended to be her. Caught by the guards, Minamina gave the impostor was met the ultimate punishment - a beheading.

 

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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