ALIKABOK (DUST)

Hacked wooded plate. Collection-Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum.

Exhibited at the Nordover Kunstsenter 2023, Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum 2021, Tromsø Kunstforening 2018. An earlier version was shown at the Silverlens Gallery Manila 2016 and West Gallery Manila 2014.

Dust is a portrait of Andres Bonifacio made in the manner in which he is believed to have been murdered. Hacked with a sharp object. This crime was perpetuated by the men of the person who would become the first Philippine President. The Philippine government stands on Bonifacio’s grave. His murder is the dust we Filipinos still breathe.