ABOUT THE WORK

There is a strong sense of community ever present in the works of Tony Mahilum. Be they his landscapes teeming with people or otherwise, a utopic air pervades Mahilum’s settings, taking us back to a simpler time — an era of blissful, carefree wonder. This very work by Mahilum from 1992 is among his landscapes that feature the Filipino populace. In the middle of the scene is a couple dancing the ‘Tinikling’, a traditional folk dance in the Philippines. Festive is the composition, as the common-folk gather to enjoy a sunny afternoon in leisure and music. A reminder of the simple joys of life.