About This Installation
A sculptural tribute to the Philippine tarsier, an endangered species and a symbol of my heritage. Small Dignity focuses on the weight of presence within a small frame. By blending traditional Filipino motifs with contemporary character design, the work evaluates a vulnerable creature into a figure of stoic resilience, inviting viewers to find power in the delicate.
This prototype explores the capacity of simplified, monochromatic forms to function as emotional infrastructure.
About the Mini Gallery Program
The Northeast Mini Galleries Public Art Program includes 10 mini galleries, located at different community associations. The mini galleries feature 30 artists throughout the year — each exhibition showcases 10 local artists, selected by a local curator, for a four-month period.
The Northeast Mini Galleries program started in 2023 as part of the City of Calgary’s Northeast Public Art Initiative which brings several public art projects to Calgary’s northeast communities, supports local artists, enhances northeast neighbourhoods and reflects the people who live in the communities where the art will be located.
This initiative aims to build amazing spaces for people to come together and provides opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent while celebrating the diversity of artforms, people and cultures represented in northeast Calgary.
Information about the current exhibition and artwork featured in this gallery can be found on Calgary Arts Development's website.