Bata

Artist Name: Jean Bles T. Eusalan
Size: 2×2 ft.
Medium: Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
Year: 2022

Artist Statement:

Bata Culture encompasses everything we do on a daily basis. And part of this is our memories and fun times during childhood. We are first introduced to culture when we were kids by the streets we grow up on. With our neighborhood friends, we have fun even under the scorching sun. There is no rain and sun when we play during that time of our lives. Filipino culture of the streets include this traditional games we play when we were young. This includes tumbang preso, sipa, jackstone, trumpo, jolens, sumpak kawayan and more other games. We as a child only think of going outside and play these games with our friends. Even when we get burnt by the sun and get rained on, we play until our stamina and energy allow us. This culture is a fond memory of every child and this as a culture is what makes it special.