ABOUT THE WORK

The Madonna and Child has become one of the most iconic themes in Philippine Art. Borne of Western influence, the once-religious subject matter has evolved into an intimate depiction of maternal affection. In this stylized rendition, Emmanuel Garibay takes the classical theme to a Philippine household setting — evidenced by the makeshift hammock that dangles in the background. The impoverished setting gives a strong Filipino context to the scene — but despite this, the powerful display of motherly love pervades the work, exemplifying the timelessness and potency of the very theme.