Filipino-American artist Jefre Manuel Figueras, best known for his artistic nom de plume Jefre, has unveiled a deeply moving tribute to the 49 lives lost during the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, in June 2016. His poignant artwork, titled 49 Angels, captures the essence of...
Amid uncertainty, new sculptures on EDSA celebrate the potential of Filipino youth
GIVE HOPE; BREED HEROES Jefrë's sculptures, Bayani leaning on DD Meridian Park, and Pag-asa looking down on onlookers and passersby, photo by AJ Despi (Cover Design by Jules Vivas)
“The youth is the hope of...
The globally renowned Filipino metal sculptor presents ‘Bayani’ and ‘Pag-asa’
Capping 2021 with an artistic note is international Filipino artist Jefrë Figueras Manuel as he unveils his newest giant modern art sculptures in the city—“Bayani” and “Pag-asa.”
A tribute to...
One protracted afternoon spent at SM Megamall turned out to be one of the more enjoyable and illuminating afternoons of the month. I think "long" only in the sense that it was two events in a row -- one celebrating a new towering edifice, the Mega Tower; and the second, the unveiling of the Jefrë...