Jonathan Joven captures the unbreakable spirit of the Filipino working class through a deeply personal lens in Good Morning, his exhibition of recent works.
Inspired by his own father, 'Tay Jun's' tireless hustle across countless jobs — from porter to stevedore to pedicab driver, street food vendor, electrician, carpenter, and all-around handyman — Joven creates an homage to the everyday heroes of Manila, those who labor quietly, often unseen, in the gritty heart of the city.Here, the humble Good Morning towel stained with various shades of sweat and grime becomes a vibrant emblem of resilience, sacrifice, and survival.
Joven also includes his acrylic, ink, spray paint, and oil on repurposed tracing paper on canvas paintings, 'Usad,' to tell a story of transition and progress, staging a face-off between a traditional kalesa and the more modern jeepney with a sprayed-on ghost of a bicycle refereeing in between. This collision of the old and new captures Manila's continual evolution, as traditions are both preserved and challenged by the forces of modernization.
Vibes Great Lives In Jonathan Joven's 'Good Morning' Exhibit
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