2010 Metal Tiger

Submitted to Swatch as an entry for 2010 Tiger Art Contest on February 18, 2010.

"In my Tiger Art, 2010, the metal tiger is interpreted as a fierce warrior &tiger in metal armor riding across a dazzling sun, billowy clouds &a rainbow-like sky. Furthermore, the artwork is framed in metal to support the metal theme.

The warrior is depicted raising our flag as he rides with the tiger onward, strong, confident, determined &fearless – Filipino traits admired by many, proven time &again with every trial our nation has endured &overcome… Man &beast are two very different creatures with very different characteristics, but put together, they make up a powerfully symbolic unit.

Finally, the sun, clouds &sky represent the year ahead of us – dynamic, dazzlingly bright, promising &filled with positive energy."

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