Aldy Aguirre, “Dagundong”
Aldy Aguirre, “Dagundong”
This artwork by Aldy Aguirre tells the story of a big moment in Philippine history—when people came together to bring about peaceful change. It started with the death of a man named Ninoy Aquino in 1983, and ended with millions of Filipinos joining protests in 1986 to stop a long-time ruler, Ferdinand Marcos.
Can you find Ninoy? Marcos? Cory Aquino? Look closely—do you see the brave people placing their hands on the tanks? Or the girls giving flowers to the soldiers? Every part of this picture is part of a real story.
Read Hanapin ang Sagot here!
Daniel Palma Tayona, “Peace”
Daniel Palma Tayona helped make the very first book published by CANVAS—Elias and His Trees. He also made this artwork for a book called The Weight of Words, which talks about human rights. His word was “PEACE,” and he chose to draw the letters using sign language. It’s a quiet way of saying something very powerful.
Read The Weight of Words here!
Ang INK, “Karapat-Dapat”
This colorful mural was painted by a group of artists called Ang INK. It was the cover for a book called Karapat-Dapat, made by CANVAS and Ang INK to help kids learn about their rights—like the right to play, to be safe, and to go to school. The book was so special, it was named one of the best children’s books in the world in 2020!
Read Karapat Dapat here!
Renz Baluyot, “Silent Witnesses”
This powerful painting by Renz Baluyot was used for the cover of Silent Witnesses, a book that shares real stories from people who lived through Martial Law—a time in the Philippines when many people were afraid to speak out.
Even though the title says “Silent,” the book and this artwork help people remember and tell the truth, so we can all learn from the past.
Read Silent Witnesses here!