Collectors of Don Papa Rum art canisters can now get the third edition of the exclusive packaging featuring the artwork “Passage to The Land of Sugar” by Lee Paje from Tin-Aw Art Gallery.
“Passage to The Land of Sugar” reimagines the path to Mt. Kanlaon that is Sugarlandia, with a hodgepodge of images: animals found in Negros are next to explorers’ tools, American oak barrels are beside books, and the sugarcane is reimagined and reinterpreted in various ways.
A deeper look into the painting makes one discover the expanse of the adventure waiting to be unraveled.
Paje, who bagged the grand prize in the 3rd Annual Don Papa Art Competition, is known for using unique materials like oil on copper in many of her creations, which often center on independence, individuality, and identities. A magna cum laude graduate from the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Paje’s works may seem very personal but a closer look always reveals social, cultural, and historical commentary.
“The annual Don Papa Art Canister showcases various artists’ creative depiction of Sugarlandia. It adds depth to the brand’s story and Filipino culture, and makes it accessible to a wider consumer audience,” said Monica Llamas-Garcia, Don Papa Rum communications director.
The limited edition Don Papa art canister 2018 is available exclusively at Kultura Filipino retail shops nationwide.
