ABOUT THE WORK

Set in the early 19th century, Dominic Rubio’s reimagination of the lost, idyllic past has created some of the most intriguing pieces. A native of Paete, Laguna, the woodcarving capital of the Philippines, Rubio was introduced to the rich artistic heritage of the Philippines at a young age. His work enters the realm of historical fiction by reimaging our colonial past through a whimsical and fanciful lens. This usage of nostalgia does not only serve as an aesthetic lure but also questions the role of our collective memory when it comes to the formation of history.