Official Mission Day Missions
Missions Information
Missions Information
Atin ang Bawat Sandali
Atin ang Bawat Sandali
In this piece, featured are moments & memories that might spark a sense of nostalgia & a sense of belonging for people passing by.
In this piece, featured are moments & memories that might spark a sense of nostalgia & a sense of belonging for people passing by.
(Deafeye Studio, 2021)
(Deafeye Studio, 2021)
First Discoveries
First Discoveries
Based on a model of the world around us and how children see it. Children are born learners, with a natural curiosity to figure out how the world works.
Based on a model of the world around us and how children see it. Children are born learners, with a natural curiosity to figure out how the world works.
(Biskeg Pangasinan Art Collective, 2018)
(Biskeg Pangasinan Art Collective, 2018)
Ang Supremo
Ang Supremo
Bonifacio is depicted tearing apart his cedula, symbolizing the uprising. His posture shows the courage, power, and respect accorded to him by Katipuneros.
Bonifacio is depicted tearing apart his cedula, symbolizing the uprising. His posture shows the courage, power, and respect accorded to him by Katipuneros.
(Ben-Hur Villanueva, 1998)
(Ben-Hur Villanueva, 1998)
The Land We Walk On
The Land We Walk On
The wall features endangered species native to the Philippines. The feet across the length of the wall are symbolic of our own impact that we leave on our environments.
The wall features endangered species native to the Philippines. The feet across the length of the wall are symbolic of our own impact that we leave on our environments.
(Elie Quial, 2021)
(Elie Quial, 2021)
Food Heroes
Food Heroes
This is a perfect way to honor the people behind the food we enjoy everyday. As we all know, their task is difficult but sometimes we forget.
This is a perfect way to honor the people behind the food we enjoy everyday. As we all know, their task is difficult but sometimes we forget.
(Christian Hernandez, 2022)
(Christian Hernandez, 2022)
Transformation
Transformation
The vision of transforming a military base into a city at par with the best cities inspired him to use glass as medium, a representation of a diamond in the rough.
The vision of transforming a military base into a city at par with the best cities inspired him to use glass as medium, a representation of a diamond in the rough.
(Lor Calma, 2001)
(Lor Calma, 2001)
Telephone Poles
Telephone Poles
A relocated and recycled urban element creates a wave of alternative visual and physical relationships.
A relocated and recycled urban element creates a wave of alternative visual and physical relationships.
(B+C Design with Baby Imperial and Coco Anne, 2012)
(B+C Design with Baby Imperial and Coco Anne, 2012)
Calamansi & Sampaguita
Calamansi & Sampaguita
Based on ancient local traditions, these plants have a native symbolism that switched during the last times.
Based on ancient local traditions, these plants have a native symbolism that switched during the last times.
(Pastel, 2016)
(Pastel, 2016)
What's Your Culture?
What's Your Culture?
You'll see the different characters - all interwoven with one another. Each one plays an integral part in our community and how our stories are interconnected with one another.
You'll see the different characters - all interwoven with one another. Each one plays an integral part in our community and how our stories are interconnected with one another.
(Glendford Lumbao, 2021)
(Glendford Lumbao, 2021)
Specific Gravity
Specific Gravity
The artist designed a huge suspended boulder fountain suspended by three curving stainless steel poles, seemingly defying the natural order of things.
The artist designed a huge suspended boulder fountain suspended by three curving stainless steel poles, seemingly defying the natural order of things.
(Reg Yuson, 2007)
(Reg Yuson, 2007)
TINSTAEJ #85
TINSTAEJ #85
“There Is No Such Thing As Eternal Joy”. A distinct element is the silhouette of a teddy bear that appears in a series of digitally manipulated photographs.
“There Is No Such Thing As Eternal Joy”. A distinct element is the silhouette of a teddy bear that appears in a series of digitally manipulated photographs.
(Conrado Velasco, 2006)
(Conrado Velasco, 2006)
Hearsay
Hearsay
Hearsay is a pun on the Filipino’s penchant for tsismis or the grapevine. It is composed of twisted pipes connected below the ground.
Hearsay is a pun on the Filipino’s penchant for tsismis or the grapevine. It is composed of twisted pipes connected below the ground.
(Reg Yuson, 2007)
(Reg Yuson, 2007)
May You Find Comfort Here
May You Find Comfort Here
The style gravitates towards the juxtaposition of calligraphy and floral illustrations. It tends to be organic and free.
The style gravitates towards the juxtaposition of calligraphy and floral illustrations. It tends to be organic and free.
(KFK, 2016)
(KFK, 2016)
David's Hand
David's Hand
Based off of a larger story, and are pages from my ever-evolving book of magic. These symbols are used as protection, to create happiness and sense of place for all that view.
Based off of a larger story, and are pages from my ever-evolving book of magic. These symbols are used as protection, to create happiness and sense of place for all that view.
(Bunnie Reiss, 2016)
(Bunnie Reiss, 2016)
Poetry Jukebox
Poetry Jukebox
Donated by the Czech Republic, it features 20 poems of classic and modern Czech and Filipino poets.
Donated by the Czech Republic, it features 20 poems of classic and modern Czech and Filipino poets.
(Ondřej Kobza, 2018)
(Ondřej Kobza, 2018)
Alab ng Puso
Alab ng Puso
The BGC tribute to the Filipino soldier. It portrays the Filipino soldier, with his weapon set aside, reading a letter from his family.
The BGC tribute to the Filipino soldier. It portrays the Filipino soldier, with his weapon set aside, reading a letter from his family.
(Daniel dela Cruz, 2018)
(Daniel dela Cruz, 2018)
Magsasaka
Magsasaka
A special tribute to all the Filipino Farmers for their hardwork. It aims to enlighten us how being a farmer is a noble profession and their importance.
A special tribute to all the Filipino Farmers for their hardwork. It aims to enlighten us how being a farmer is a noble profession and their importance.
(Archie Oclos and Aleili Ariola, 2016)
(Archie Oclos and Aleili Ariola, 2016)
The Trees
The Trees
The three trunks signify stability while the branches and leaves symbolize the “circle of life”, the interrelationships in nature and the vital role that each one plays.
The three trunks signify stability while the branches and leaves symbolize the “circle of life”, the interrelationships in nature and the vital role that each one plays.
(Reynato Paz Contreras, 1997)
(Reynato Paz Contreras, 1997)
Pasasalamat
Pasasalamat
The figures are elongated, emphasizing on its vertical orientation. They are gazing upwards as if solemnly thanking and offering the fruits of their labors to God.
The figures are elongated, emphasizing on its vertical orientation. They are gazing upwards as if solemnly thanking and offering the fruits of their labors to God.
(Ferdinand R. Cacnio, 2006)
(Ferdinand R. Cacnio, 2006)
Balanghai
Balanghai
Inspiration from our pre-colonial history: the boat known as balanghai used by the Malays who were among the early settlers in the Philippines and barangay.
Inspiration from our pre-colonial history: the boat known as balanghai used by the Malays who were among the early settlers in the Philippines and barangay.
(Leo Gerardo C. Leonardo, 2001)
(Leo Gerardo C. Leonardo, 2001)
Kasaysayan Bawat Oras
Kasaysayan Bawat Oras
This sculpture is designed to be interactive and functional. The sundial sculpture-cum-playground fuses function and art, one of the most ancient ways of telling time.
This sculpture is designed to be interactive and functional. The sundial sculpture-cum-playground fuses function and art, one of the most ancient ways of telling time.
(Juan Sajid de Leon Imao, 1999)
(Juan Sajid de Leon Imao, 1999)
Magic in Manila
Magic in Manila
Through her work, Kristin Farr explores magic, rainbows, nostalgia, color psychology and positive vibes. “Hex Signs” were painted on barns for decoration, good luck or protection.
Through her work, Kristin Farr explores magic, rainbows, nostalgia, color psychology and positive vibes. “Hex Signs” were painted on barns for decoration, good luck or protection.
(Kristin Farr, 2015)
(Kristin Farr, 2015)
Coming Into Being
Coming Into Being
"As art is a mirror to life, this is a reflection of the development and growth of BGC & the triumph of the Filipino collective spirit despite all the trials & tribulations.
"As art is a mirror to life, this is a reflection of the development and growth of BGC & the triumph of the Filipino collective spirit despite all the trials & tribulations.
(Daniel dela Cruz, 2017)
(Daniel dela Cruz, 2017)