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
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
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]