ABOUT THE WORK

Described as “the temptress of provocative art,” Maxine Syjuco is an internationally awarded visual artist and poet known for her bold, daring, and experimental mixed-media creations. Utilizing her own poetic leanings, Syjuco's works are instilled with a distinct lyrical beauty that effectively captures her vivid imagination. Often framing her subjects as fantastical, macabre, or somewhere in between, Syjuco synthesizes her personal experiences with universal truths. Analogous to popular myths such as Icarus and Pandora, her untitled piece juxtaposes images of childlike naivety with the stark boldness of reality. This effectively communicates the culling of innocence and wonder as they are flung haplessly into an unfamiliar and often distant world.