ABOUT THE WORK

A prominent name in Philippine social realism, the multiawarded artist Mark Justiniani never fails to evoke thoughtprovoking social issues through his artworks. However in this particular piece, Justiniani delved deep into the concept of “self” while maintaining an aura of intrigue parallel to his famous works. In a glance, the piece portrays two women sharing a sincere embrace in a hole that connects them. Yet, the perfect reflection of the female subjects interprets a meaningful story of self-acceptance. Despite being divided by a wall, the one on the illuminated side unconditionally embraces the other on the dark side, the “her” that was concealed and hidden. (P.I.R.)