Not a Mirage
Jose John Santos and Pam Yan Santos
Not a Mirage by John and Pam Yan Santos is inspired by the idea of a wishing well, a feature in many stories from our childhood. In this whimsical installation, the well has been rendered surreal by mirrors cleverly placed to coat its entire surface. Depending on where one stands, the different aspects of the well are rendered almost imperceptible, even invisible.
Meant as another interactive piece, children are encouraged to drop their wishes for the environment into the well.
The title, Not a Mirage thus implies the realization not only of wishing but also fulfilling the wish. The well is real, and so is the possibility of fulfilling wishes made in its name.
The Artists
Jose John Santos III and Pam Yan Santos are widely considered as a power couple in the Philippine art scene. Both are recipients of the prestigious Thirteen Artists Award of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, a conferment given every three years to recognize exemplary artists in the field of contemporary visual art.
Both are also part of CANVAS’ roster of creative collaborators, each having worked on separate children’s book projects with CANVAS.
