Cartellino — Artworks, Prints and Objects / Saving Grace

Description

Hatched from the great limokon (mythical dove), the earliest Mandaya woman, Mag drifted to the river and emerged there while her counterpart Begenday drifted to the sea. For many years he stayed alone the sea before traveling to the river banks where he one day accidentally fell into a deep stream. Crying for help and hanging for dear life, long strands of hair suddenly began pulling him to safety. He wondered and looked for his savior, and later found Mag. Together again they started the Mandaya community.

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.