Cannibal

Gouache on canvas, 14 x 20 Inches

Inspired by the Filipino mythological creature a “Tiyanak” is a vampiric like baby that feeds on humans. As toddlers, we can only do as we are expected-- that is to feed off our parents until we can support ourselves. Strangely, I find that sometimes, this behaviour of leeching off others transcends through adulthood. Now within our political climate, there are multiple instances such as Capitalism which allows for certain demographics to feed off the less fortunate.