Painting

Aling

Aling (Miss/Mrs) “Aling” is used in front of a woman’s name in the Philippines. While researching my idea of Filipino culture, I asked my family members to send me photos of what they believed represented Filipino culture. I felt comfortable... More

Painting

Ang Lakad

Ang Lakad (The Walk) This is the moment I took a picture of my cousins after we bought ice cream from a convenience store in the Philippines. I took the picture to remember how happy I felt on the walk there and back home.

Painting

Ginto

Ginto (Golden)

Painting

Isang Linggo

Isang Linggo (One Week) During festival season in the Philippines, vendors at the market sell colourful animals that can be a culturally significant experience for children.

Painting

Mabuhay

Mabuhay (Long Live) The airport runway is a bittersweet scene. It’s the first and last place I see when I visit the Philippines.

Painting

Meryenda

Meryenda (Snack) One of my favourite ways to end my school days in the Philippines was to eat street food. It's one of those comfort foods that only feel comforting if they're from back home.

Painting

Pabili Po

Pabili Po (May I Please Buy) Tindahans are small stores often run by locals. My “Nanay” which is what I call my grandmother, owns this tindahan. She sells snacks, drinks, and other products culturally significant to the Philippines.

Painting

Para Po

Para Po (Stop Please) “Para Po” is what passengers tell jeepney drivers to politely ask them to stop the vehicle at their stop. Although a jeepney doesn’t always provide the most comfortable rides, it is a culturally significant form of... More

Painting

Sinabi Ko Sa Iyo

Sinabi Ko Sa Iyo (I Told You So) In this piece, I paint a Filipino version of a piñata called a “Pabitin”. It's an exciting game that should be played with caution.

Work by

Abby Tibon

Drawing and Painting

“Developing my Filipino culture, I’ve learned that it’s a process that continues. I present imagery that gives me a sense of comfort through nostalgia in my choices of subjects and colours. I share...” [More]

Artwork Collection

01 For Jurying Consideration

Developing my Filipino culture, I’ve learned that it’s a process that continues. I present imagery that gives me a sense of comfort through nostalgia in my choices of subjects and colours. I share them hoping to invite conversations of both familiarity and wonder.

Aling

Aling (Miss/Mrs) “Aling” is used in front of a woman’s name in the Philippines. While researching my idea of Filipino culture, I asked my family members to send me photos of what they believed represented Filipino culture. I felt comfortable... More

Ang Lakad

Ang Lakad (The Walk) This is the moment I took a picture of my cousins after we bought ice cream from a convenience store in the Philippines. I took the picture to remember how happy I felt on the walk there and back home.

Ginto

Ginto (Golden)

Isang Linggo

Isang Linggo (One Week) During festival season in the Philippines, vendors at the market sell colourful animals that can be a culturally significant experience for children.

Mabuhay

Mabuhay (Long Live) The airport runway is a bittersweet scene. It’s the first and last place I see when I visit the Philippines.

Meryenda

Meryenda (Snack) One of my favourite ways to end my school days in the Philippines was to eat street food. It's one of those comfort foods that only feel comforting if they're from back home.

Pabili Po

Pabili Po (May I Please Buy) Tindahans are small stores often run by locals. My “Nanay” which is what I call my grandmother, owns this tindahan. She sells snacks, drinks, and other products culturally significant to the Philippines.

Para Po

Para Po (Stop Please) “Para Po” is what passengers tell jeepney drivers to politely ask them to stop the vehicle at their stop. Although a jeepney doesn’t always provide the most comfortable rides, it is a culturally significant form of... More

Sinabi Ko Sa Iyo

Sinabi Ko Sa Iyo (I Told You So) In this piece, I paint a Filipino version of a piñata called a “Pabitin”. It's an exciting game that should be played with caution.

Work by

Abby Tibon

“Developing my Filipino culture, I’ve learned that it’s a process that continues. I present imagery that gives me a sense of comfort through nostalgia in my choices of subjects and colours. I share...” [More]