The piece is made from safety reflective fabric that under normal lighting conditions appears to be a simple black rectangle. The act of taking a flash photo however reveals an American flag in glowing hyper-colors. It comes alive “almost like a peacock”, says the artist, a metaphor for his native country’s social and militaristic bravado.
Edition of 3 + AP
Ed 1 - Available (Silverlens Galleries)
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Exhibited:
"Share Location" solo show, Silverlens Galleries, Manila, 2021
"By Force of Nature" solo show, Silverlens Galleries, New York, 2023
- Created: 2022
- Collections: "By Force of Nature" Silverlens, New York 2023, "Share Location", Silverlens, Manila, 2021
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