The Philippines Pavilion

130 X 194 cm     ac     2010/8/22

The surface of the pavilion is made of transparent materials in the shape of diamonds, which swing with the wind and show different visual effects. Outer walls of the pavilion are all decorated with eye-catching collages. Visits can enjoy unique local conditions, customs and art performances inside the pavilion.

The Philippines are composed of 7,107 tropical islands like a string of beautiful pearls, with Manila as its capitol. Its stunning beaches, pleasant climate, fresh fruit and flora, and unique tribal villages make this country an excellent place for vacation. In 1521, on behalf of King Phillip of Spain, Magellan sailed to this chain of islands and made it a Catholic colony of Spain. After three hundred years of Spanish rule, an anti-colonial nationalist movement succeeded in making the Philippines an independent country in 1898.

This artwork depicts some of the beautiful characteristics and landscape of the Philippines: bright, colorful sails, picture-perfect beaches, abundant fish and coral, mango, coconut, watermelon, etc. In the upper half of the artwork, we see the Mayon Volcano, known as the “world’s most perfect volcanic cone,” as well as the Cathedral of the Virgin and Child; the national hero General Aguinaldo riding a horse; and the Philippine flag flying above. To the right is echoed the exterior of the Philippines
Pavilion, the metropolis of Manila, and the curved dome of the Philippines International Convention Center.