Sampaguita, Interrupted speaks to the paradox explored in the work, how beauty, devotion, strength, and restriction coexist within cultural identity, particularly in the experience of women in the Philippines. In this work, the sampaguita, a symbol of purity, devotion, and feminine grace, emerges within a field of restless abstraction. Long celebrated in Filipino culture as an emblem of beauty and virtue, the flower becomes here both icon and question.

Layered gestures evoke the complex tensions that shape the experience of women in the Philippines. While femininity is revered and idealized in cultural imagery, women’s autonomy remains constrained by deeply rooted traditions and religious structures. The sharp, dark lines that traverse the composition suggest these invisible forces, social expectations, moral codes, and historical pressures, that intersect and sometimes fracture the space around the flower. The work does not resolve this tension; instead, it holds it. Soft greens and fluid brushstrokes evoke growth, resilience, and the quiet persistence of life, while the flower’s pale form remains both luminous and vulnerable within the surrounding web. Created in celebration of International Women’s Day.

This stunning artwork is up for sale as part of a fundraising initiative by The Red Pencil (Singapore), a non-profit that empowers children and
communities through creative arts therapy. 100% of the proceeds would go towards The Red Pencil (Singapore). For more information, please visit The Red Pencil (Singapore) website.

This artwork listing is proudly sponsored by aoART.

Year: 2026

Country: Singapore

Dimensions w/o Frame (HxW cm):

122x102

Dimensions w Frame (HxW cm):

NA

Price: S$3k to S$5k

Contact Name: Shauna

Contact Email: giving@redpencil.org

Contact Mobile: 6221 2217

Availability: Yes

Artwork ID: 00106