To Spite My Face by JaeyyelleThis piece reflects the artists internal struggle to grow into a calmer, more accountable version of herself. The phrase I cut off my nose to spite my face captures the self sabotaging nature of asserting ones will, only to suffer a greater losssomething the artist admits to having done in the past to her own detriment. Quoting Taylor Swift, then hate my reflection for years and years, the work lingers in a space of unresolved regret. It sits with the

portrayed through a fun and quirky visual style

carinderias (eateries serving home-cooked meals) transform into nuclei of early breakfasts and warm interaction

As Philippines reopened after the pandemic

represents his experience of learning to channel the chaos within: his inner turmoil as a modern artist struggling to listen to himself more and find his confidence

the influence of paganism and mysticism in the Philippines exists in many fragmented manifestations throughout the islands

at the end of the day

The rabbit isn’t loud

like scattered gems strewn across the heavens

can bloom and thrive time and time again

Sculpted from air-dry clay

adding a layer of collaboration and conversation between the two practices

The piece takes the shape of two hands forming a heart