Marissa Boutet
My name is Marissa Boutet, and I am a ceramics major whose artistic practice involves depictions of Filipino folklore. Through experimental clay forms and surface design techniques, my art tells the stories of the Philippines that have been passed down for generations. Whether it be about the tales of gods and epic battles or the urban legends of monsters that hunt at night, each piece reconnects me to my culture. If I want my folklore art to say one thing, it would be this: our stories are still alive. These stories can and will exist in the contemporary art world.
I would not be an artist today if it weren’t for my family. My parents worked hard to provide a good life for her children so that we were able to choose what we wanted to do in life. Even if my art is not imbued with the themes of family, my art can exist because of them.
Liwanag ng mga Henerasyon
Media: Oil paint on Canvas
A piece about immigration, family, and a dedication to those who work hard to provide for the people they love. This painting is about second generations, and witnessing how much people sacrifice in order t provide a brighter future for their children. When you’re young, you don’t notice how tired your parents can get. You don’t understand why your family talks about their home country so often. You can’t fathom the sacrifice of their dreams, so that one day you could have your own.
So now when I dream about my future that dream is no longer only mine, but my family’s.
