Queer Mythology and History in the Philippines

“Gintong Biyaya ni Ikapati” or (The Golden Blessings of Ikapati) was an artwork more dedicated to our Filipino farmers who are experiencing harder life than ever during the pandemic. I used the deity Ikapati, as more with androgynous features, cause aside that she changes gender at times or per region, I wanted to represent both the men and women of agriculture in the country. Aside from that, I chose a precolonial character to represent the indigenous people who are still practicing animism.

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