Disney Philippines taps visual artist Jappy Agoncillo to create the stunning mural
After a long wait, “Thor: Love and Thunder” is finally showing in Philippine cinemas. And to celebrate the love and passion of Filipino fans, Disney Philippines and Marvel Studios Philippines unveil a massive mural spotlighting the movie’s iconic heroes in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig.
A work by Filipino visual artist Jappy Agoncillo, the mural features Thor and Mighty Thor side by side ready for battle, one wielding the Stormbreaker and the latter the Mjölnir. They look even more powerful and ready for battle with elements of thunder present in the artwork. When scanned, an augmented reality version of the mural is unveiled allowing fans to interact with the art through their mobile devices.
“This mural is a way for us to celebrate the Filipinos’ love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” said Allie Benedicto, studio marketing head of Disney Philippines. “We wanted to create something that allows our fans to connect with the beloved characters from Marvel Studios’ ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ thus this massive and striking mural located right at the heart of urban Manila.”
A true fan of the Norse mythology-based comic and its heroes, Jappy describes making the mural as a dream come true. “I don’t have very many favorite projects, as I’m always pretty hard on my own work, but this has got to be at the top of the list,” the artist posted on Instagram. “Thank you, Marvel and Disney. This is a milestone I’ll never forget. But as I always say, you ain’t seen nothin' yet.”
Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” mural is located at Central Square 1 in Bonifacio Global City. The augmented reality experience is brought to life in partnership with Globe Telecom.
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