CE - The Birth of Philippine Nationalism

Contest Entry for 's History and Culture contest~

This is for the 'Historical Events' category ;7;

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and eh.. here's some explanation for some symbolism there:

The Night Sky
- represents the reign of the tyrants, lack of hope and light

The Numerous Stars
- represents the heroes who have become inspirations, such as the GomBurZa, Balagtas, and the revolutionaries Maniago, Ladia, Sumulong, Silang, Dagohoy, Geronimo, etc. etc.
- considered as 'beacons of light' in the night sky, which provide hope even amidst the darkness

The Flames
- represent the spirit of the revolution
- also represents the quest for freedom and the hope for a better tomorrow

Rizal facing the Night Sky
- inspired by Rizal's quote
"I die without seeing the dawn break on my country...You who are about to see it, greet her...do not forget those who have fallen during the night!"

- the silhouette behind Philippines/Amiah is Jose Rizal, and he's facing the night sky because it he never did get to see the dawn break on his country
- he also faces the night sky because he will soon join the stars, and also become a beacon of hope

The Broken Chains
- broken chains represent the Philippines breaking free from her colonizers
- however, there are still remnants of the colonization, the chains that are still on her hands, and only the Filipinos can break away from it
- the chains that are still on her hands represents Colonial Mentality that until today is still evident in Philippine Society

Philippines/Amiah facing the flames
- represents the Filipinos who welcomed the quest for freedom and embraced it
- represents those who have turned their back on the night and fought for justice and equality
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jesus christ this was my first attempt in digipainting shshadjahjks how to digipaint omg
but idk so far this is probs my fave art i made ever

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