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DLSU Arts Congress Conference Proceedings

Abstract

Art functions as a dynamic medium through which cultural beliefs and values are continuously expressed and reinterpreted. Despite the richness of Philippine mythology, its integration into contemporary interactive visual art remains underexplored, presenting an opportunity to recontextualize indigenous narratives for modern audiences. The study focuses on three figures from local folklore—Nuno sa Punso, Tiyanak, and Diwata—and examines how their moral and symbolic attributes may be translated into experimental lenticular artworks. Guided by Functional Myth Theory and Interactive Aesthetics, the study utilizes a practice-based approach, treating artistic creation as both method and inquiry. The research involved the development of two-way lenticular artworks using unconventional materials such as bleach and coffee on felt paper, enhanced with ultraviolet-reactive pigments. Systematic material testing was conducted to evaluate their effectiveness in producing layered storytelling. The resulting artworks reveal shifting imagery that presents contrasting traits, such as benevolence and aggression, depending on the viewer’s perspective, while ultraviolet illumination reveals concealed forms suggestive of the unseen dimensions of myth. Audience engagement is further extended through QR codes linked to digital narratives explaining each figure’s cultural role. The study confirms that combining optical illusion, alternative media, and digital interaction can renew interest in indigenous mythology. It contributes to contemporary Philippine art discourse by positioning artistic practice as a form of knowledge production and by fostering cultural awareness among digitally engaged audiences.

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