Friends from the Hidden Garden
As a children’s rights advocate and children’s book illustrator, I embark on a mission to harness the power of art to instigate positive change within our society. Art serves as a catalyst, shedding light on our world's intricacies, reconstructing narratives, and fostering reinvention. Friends from the Healing Garden is an art interpretation of a magical garden where drama meets dream. It addresses the impact of abuse and exploitation on children that lead them to escape from their reality and create a world where they can seek comfort from sadness and refuge to hide their pain.
A significant purpose of Friends from the Healing Garden was to open the conversation about the neglect and exploitation of children as one of the vulnerable sectors in our society. The project also aims to challenge social policies about child mental health, not only on a psychological aspect but also in a sociopolitical landscape that emphasizes inclusivity in providing intervention to every race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Friends from the Hidden Place results from the experimentative construction of recycled materials and found objects creating mythical creatures influenced by Philippine folklore. I see and hone my techniques by experimenting. It is through experimenting that I learn how to get the most from my materials. By experimenting, I develop the skills to create the colors, shapes, and marks I intend on my medium.
A significant purpose of Friends from the Healing Garden was to open the conversation about the neglect and exploitation of children as one of the vulnerable sectors in our society. The project also aims to challenge social policies about child mental health, not only on a psychological aspect but also in a sociopolitical landscape that emphasizes inclusivity in providing intervention to every race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Friends from the Hidden Place results from the experimentative construction of recycled materials and found objects creating mythical creatures influenced by Philippine folklore. I see and hone my techniques by experimenting. It is through experimenting that I learn how to get the most from my materials. By experimenting, I develop the skills to create the colors, shapes, and marks I intend on my medium.
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