Undercurrent
By Job Tibay
US$ 1,600
Overview
This artwork was last updated 598 days ago.
2016
Oil Paint, Oil on saguran
Unique Work
Dimensions: 58.4cm (H) x 58.4cm (W) x 2.5cm (D) / 23" (H) x 23" (W) x 1" (D)
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Artist statement
Painted on Saguran (raffia) fabric. Unlike the traditional canvas and other linen, Saguran is handwoven in the Philippines, from the fibers of young leaf sheaths of the Buri palm. The varying widths and thickness of each strand, the knots in random spots, and the loose open weave, lend to its coarse surface and rich dimensional depth.
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Job Tibay
Hometown: New York City
Based in: New York City
Job Tibay is a Filipino-American artist who works on Saguran (Raffia) fabric. Living thousands of miles away from the Philippines inspired him to find a substrate that would allow him to stay connected to his roots. Instead of the traditional canvas, he decided to work on saguran, which is handwoven …
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