They say, “Marilyn Monroe is the Statue of Feminism”. So, in our group, we created a painting of a literal statue of her. Our art work seeks to champion feminist ideals by presenting Marilyn Monroe as an emblem of the movement. Her widely recognized beauty and undeniable elegance are presented not as superficial traits but as aspects of her persona that resonate with a powerful femininity.

The soft expressions and gentle gestures between the mother and child show how even the smallest moments like a hug or a loving glance can mean so much. We used warm colors around them to reflect the comfort, love, and protection that a mother naturally gives. In the end, this painting became more than just an artwork. It turned into a tribute to all moms and the quiet strength they show every day, often without recognition. It’s a reminder of how powerful a mother’s love can be, even in the simplest, everyday moments.

This performance task is one of my favorites because it carries a deep message that reflects the reality of Filipino society today. Many people remain blind and silent in their own society in the face of injustice and corruption, and some choose to ignore the truth, creating a culture of silence that allows these problems to continue. That’s why we entitled it “Pikit Mata, Tikom ng Labi,” as it showcases the truth behind being blind and silent in the face of reality. Through this artwork, we wanted to break that silence and encourage awareness.

This Sculpture made us a Team even though there were a lot of No Classes that time. I was appointed to do the explanation part for our sculpture and it was fun telling others how we made our sculpture that was inspired by the culture of Ifugao and Bul-ul. 

This project, painting to be specific, has been fun along the way. Personally, I'm the type of person who is logical and rational rather than artistic. That's why it is hard for me to understand art sometimes. However, I learned lessons such as teamwork, patience, and understanding one's work through my groupmates. From our work, I appreciate our icon, Marilyn Monroe, where she embodied the real woman and destroyed stereotypes.

To be honest, painting has never been something I truly loved or felt naturally drawn to. However, as I worked on this piece, I began to realize that there's meaning behind the process—especially in capturing the quiet beauty of a mother nursing her child. It reminded me that art isn’t just about skill or passion, but also about storytelling and connection. Through this painting, I felt a deeper appreciation for the simple, nurturing moments we often take for granted. Sometimes, doing something outside our comfort zone helps us see things more clearly.

This piece is an intriguing re-creation of Van Gogh's "The Starry Night." The artist effectively copies the swirling brushstrokes and bright colors of the original masterpiece and adds the special layer of spherical details. These balls, reminiscent of the style of the painting, provide depth and visual stimulation, as if viewed through a multi-faced lens. The central image in the frame serves as a point of focus, and the viewer is immediately drawn to the recognizable scene and then expands out into the artist's imaginative rendering. The ultimate effect is both recognizable and new, proving a sensitive reading and ingenious reinterpretation of the original work of art.

Creating this painting helped revive the skills I had years prior. I was glad that I'm still able to paint after a long art hiatus. The painting powerfully captures the pervasive blindness within Philippine society, using stark imagery and symbolism to highlight the collective apathy and neglect that hinder social progress. Its vivid colors and haunting figures evoke a sense of urgency, prompting viewers to confront the uncomfortable truth about societal indifference toward issues such as poverty, corruption, and injustice. The depiction serves as a mirror, reflecting how societal complacency blinds many to the suffering around them, urging a call to awareness and active engagement. Ultimately, the artwork challenges us to open our eyes, recognize our shared responsibilities, and work towards a more conscious and compassionate society.

Creating the painting with my group members was really fun. Our leader decided to draw the eyes of each member to represent a blind society, which made the concept meaningful and unique. The creativity of the painting  was not only attractive but the painting itself represents society. How People closed their eyes or how they're eyes  became blind  when people made their mistake and how they chose to stay silent instead of telling the truth. For me this painting is one of the examples to represent society now. 

Creating this artwork was a meaningful experience for me and my group. It made me think about how Marilyn Monroe can symbolize more than just beauty and fame, she can also represent strength and feminism.  It was a fun experience but challenging especially for our group leader, Levi. Overall, I enjoyed creating something that connects the past with present issues through our art. 

Making the sculpture with my group was fun but also a little stressful at first. I wasn’t sure how to shape the materials, and my hands got messy a lot. But as we kept working, I started to enjoy it. I helped with the base and added some of the small details, which made me feel proud. We had to listen to each other and share the work. Even though it was tiring, I was happy with what we made in the end because I really felt involved. It also made me interested in sculpting more and trying to improve my skills.

The result is well-made,  curving the clay. I love every little detail about it plus I really love the colour and the background story is very touching to that Clay.

“Pikit-Mata, Tikom ng Labi” is powerfully reflects the silent struggles of individuals in a society that chooses to ignore the truth. The blindfold and sealed lips symbolize fear, oppression, and forced silence, while the surrounding eyes represent a passive society. It set against the Philippine flag, the painting becomes a bold commentary on the state of justice and freedom in the country.

Both painting and sculpture can be representational, aiming to depict recognizable objects or figures, or abstract, focusing on form, color, and composition without direct representation. A realistic portrait in paint has a counterpart in a lifelike bronze sculpture. Similarly, abstract expressionist paintings find their sculptural echoes in minimalist forms.

My group mates and I did a painting for our subject Contemporary Arts. We talked about who will bring different colors of paint. Our leader planned and started our painting. Each of us contributed something such as the paint. Kim sketched, and we also helped with painting the canvas, i helped paint the frame part and others added creative details. Despite me having a fever, we had fun, worked well together, and felt proud of the final result specially my group mates finished it because i wasn't able to go to school. It was perfect, and it also showed our teamwork and creativity.

In the group activity assigned to us, my group decided on making a painting dedicated to showing the worlds beyond the physical appearance of art. In our painting, we had various versions of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" in different universes. For me, this truly opened my eyes about the significance of art in our lives. In every universe, art will always exist, no matter the form it will take. It's a reflection of humanity, the creativity that brews within people and society, and the way we are able to speak and express beyond mere words. 

 I was appointed by my classmates as a leader for this PETA since I am known as an artist, but I am an artist who specializes in using Digital Applications and Pencils. I do not use any colouring materials, such as Paint. Despite being a newbie and having nobody to help me  accomplish our output, I feel very proud with my piece, as it was my 1st attempt with acrylic on canvas. This experience has made me grow fond of painting. 

Van Gogh’s Starry Night has always haunted and inspired me. Its swirling sky, full of movement and emotion, spoke of a mind searching for peace. But I wondered what if his story didn’t have to end in sorrow? What if, in another universe, he had found the light he was always chasing? As I painted, I imagined those alternate worlds. 

My brush created not just one sky, but many—painted at dawn, at twilight. There were moments I hesitated, wondering if I was changing too much, reaching too far. But then I realized: art is freedom. To create is to reshape, to question, to imagine. And so, with every layer of color, I rewrote Van Gogh’s narrative—not to erase his pain, but to give it another voice. One where death did not define him, and where art became a way to live on, again.  

This painting made me reach where the winds of the starry night might blow, as it was wished to whisper in Van Gogh's heart.

This is another group performance task and I initially suggested for us to paint since I was certain that it is what we are more familiar with. However, some of them wanted to sculpt instead and to be honest, I wanted to protest. We were running out of time and I have no idea where we can buy clay. But they already seemed so sure that they really do want to sculpt so I decided to make a poll just in case someone might oppose it; but as expected, the majority chose sculpture. Thus even if I had wanted to object at first, I still looked for inspiration on Pinterest and saw how much we can create with sculpting, I could not help but get excited—I voted for sculpture too. I gave it a chance and took it a sign to try something new. 

It was one of the challenging projects we had, though. The clay gets dry easily and the sculpture kept falling apart. I was also the one who brought it home to finish the rest and it took two nights of me staying up until 2 AM. It was frustrating since I had to paint it too and at those times, I am also already writing the script for our upcoming theatre play. But I insisted anyway and I had no regrets. I learned that I can sculpt too, which I know I did a very good job at for a first timer. I would definitely want to do it again. It was a struggle but it was fun. 

During the course of this project, I was honestly not quite sure how I would be able to help without messing up our painting piece because I had no prior knowledge about painting. But, I found my part/job as Lizzie's partner. Together we brainstormed about what we could possible use as the main focus and subject of our piece. That made me realize that participation and collaboration comes in ways--it can be both directly and indirectly.

My group mates and I were enthusiast while making this PETA. From details to final result got me gagged. Additionally, I love how it is done, and love the intriguing message of our painting. 

This painting beautifully captures the quiet strength and warmth of a mother’s love. Surrounded by natural elements like fireflies, a mountain view, and traditional Filipino textures, it reflects the deep connection between motherhood, nature, and culture. As a Grade 12 HUMSS student, this artwork made me appreciate the simple yet powerful moments that shape human life and identity. It reminded me that care and tradition are both forms of strength, passed down through generations.

Since I lack the skills in painting, this task was quite challenging for me to fully engage in, especially when it came to the painting itself. However, despite my limitations, I still managed to contribute by assisting in other parts of the project, like creating the banig using colored papers alongside my fellow groupmates. Looking at the finished artwork, I was able to truly visualize the sublimity of a mother’s love, beautifully captured through artistic expression.

For our sculpting project, we made a bul-ul with an Ifugao house that also worked as a candle holder. As someone who grew up painting, I wanted to try something different and challenging, and sculpting really pushed me. It was harder than I expected because it needed so much patience and teamwork, but we all gave our best. In the end, our work looked kind of like the real artifact, and I was so proud of what we made together. This project taught me that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to something beautiful.

For our PETA as a group, we decided to paint. The idea of our painting was based on what our teacher taught us, “Contemporary arts is rarely about originality, what's more important is what it represents”. Due to this fact, we decided to base our output on Van Gogh's painting “starry night”, but with a twist. Our output consists of the original painting, but we added small bubbles that contain other versions of the painting, highlighting possibilities and change.

Our painting is all about the mothers love for her child. As a group, we helped each other to build and make this painting. Without each others help, we wouldnt make a beautiful art.

Creating this painting, which addresses the timely topic of willful blindness in the face of undeniable truths, proved to be a profoundly insightful undertaking. Despite the absence of explicit text, the artwork itself communicates a powerful message, demonstrating how a visual narrative can resonate deeply and convey significant meaning without verbal expression.

Honestly, I was happy when I found out we were making a painting or sculpture. Deep down, I feel like I do have an artistic side—it’s just hidden most of the time. But what I really struggle with in art is when it's done by group. I usually prefer doing things on my own, especially creative tasks like this.

Since Levi is the most skilled among us when it comes to drawing, he was the one who made the sketch. We honestly didn’t have a hard time with this task because Levi did most of the painting(Thanks to him). We also rarely saw each other, so our role was mostly to suggest ideas, hold the canvas, and hype him up while he worked. I also thought that if all of us painted on the same artwork, our styles might clash and it wouldn’t look good.

In the end, even though I wasn’t the one who painted most of it, I realized that teamwork isn’t always about doing equal parts—it’s about knowing how to support each other based on our strengths. It made me appreciate that even quiet help or small efforts can still be valuable in group work.

The art group was a nice experience for me, especially as someone who isn't really a painter. Even though I’m not used to making visual art, I still felt included and inspired. Our artwork was inspired by Van Gogh's style, and we showcased it in different versions like day, night, dawn, and more. It was amazing to see how one concept could be expressed in so many unique ways, showing that creativity has no limits. The meaning behind our art was really deep, it reminded us that art never dies and it evolves through different interpretations. The different versions we made proved that art can be timeless, flexible, and always relevant. 

All of us had a hard time creating our sculpture, but I’m proud of how it turned out. It’s a candle holder shaped like a traditional Ifugao house with a bul-ul figure on the side. The house represents Filipino heritage, while the bul-ul stands for prosperity and protection. The candle inside symbolizes guidance and blessings. Overall, our work reflects how culture and belief can guide and protect us in our journey. 

In making this sculpture, we faced many challenges and had to start over several times, but it became a meaningful project because it showcased our teamwork. We chose the Ifugao house and the Bulul to represent Baguio’s art and culture. Although it was our first time creating this kind of artwork and it felt unfamiliar at first, we truly enjoyed the experience and appreciated the opportunity to explore something new together.

As I look at this painting, it was a very personal journey into capturing the profound bond between a mother and child. We aimed to portray the quiet intimacy and warmth of this tender moment, bathed in a soft, comforting light. This piece truly reflects our admiration for the nurturing spirit and the deep connection shared in early motherhood.

For once again, this is not the kind of art that I like. It is challenging but the meaning behind our artwork is a masterpiece. The explanation of our painting is from my very own poem, “Pikit-Mata, Tikom ng Labi.” Which was written for our subject last year, 21st century. The painting made me realize and gave me hope that somehow, there are still people who are not keeping a blind eye to society, and those people include my groupmates.

Our painting is amazing which is "The starry night" This painting is very beautiful and the person who painted it for our peta is Kim, I was very impressed with her ability to paint.

The phrase that comes to mind from my childhood is, 'Family is the building block of every human being', and while thinking of this quote seems an attempt to put together a family, it in turn makes an individual realize how precious factors like affection, support, and unity can influence one’s development in every aspect of life.

In my opinion, complete family encompasses more than physical presence; it also refers to care, understanding, and emotional bonds. Home is where acceptance thrives and struggles are collaborative endeavors, not solitary journeys.