Collection Details

Name/TitleAng Pambansang Kamao

About this object'Ang Pambansang Kamao (The Nation's Fist) features dual portraits of Filipino figure Manny Pacquiao. He is depicted in his most well-known persona as a world champion boxer, and as his lesser-known role as a congressman (more recently, announcing his intention to run as Senator).

'The portraits overlap in negative colours, and in painted wooden and banana leaf textures. Although painted on a canvas support, the background is painted to mimic plywood with the linear outline of the American dollar note.

'The artwork is a reflection upon autobiographical experiences of being Filipino-Australian, using Pacquiao to depict two different personas and expressing both acceptance and rejection simultaneously. The artwork draws parallels between my own bi-culturalism and the heavy influence of American culture in Filipino life, high-end and low-end material, and the notion of imitation.'
Marikit Santiago, artist statement

This artwork was acquired by Blacktown City Council through the 2015 Blacktown City Art Prize exhibition. Exhibited in 2017 in 'Recent Acquisitions' exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre.

MakerSantiago, Marikit

Maker RoleArtist

Date Made2015

Medium and MaterialsOil and polymer acrylic paint on canvas

Place MadeOceania, Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Blacktown

TechniquePainted

MeasurementsImage: 91.6 h x 61 w cm x 3.6 d cm

Named CollectionBlacktown City Art Collection

Credit Line© Marikit Santiago
Acquired 2015, Blacktown City Art Prize exhibition
Blacktown City Art Collection
Photo: silversalt Photography

Object TypePainting

Object numberBCC SNO 002