"I AM THE STORYTELLER," will be the main hall of the Tumba-Tumba Children’s Museum of Philippine Art. It will be the Museum’s heart and soul, where visitors will find 150 to 200 narrative artworks from CANVAS’ permanent collection. Each piece will be carefully selected, curated and installed to spark the imaginations of children and adults alike.
As children wander through the exhibition, they will encounter artworks that tell stories—stories of dreams, adventures, and the rich tapestry of Philippine culture. Collectively, they will provide what we hope will be a memorable and creative experience, as every child is prompted to connect with the art, and to then dream up their own tales and narratives.
“I AM THE STORYTELLER” will be designed to foster an environment of interaction and free play. It will be a place where storytelling is the bridge between art and the young spirit, and where children can fearlessly discover the storytellers within themselves.
Below are some of the artworks that you can expect to see in this safe space.
Untitled contest piece by Elmer Borlongan
"Tuloy ang Laban" by Jericho Moral
"Aso't Pusa" by Cedrick dela Paz
Untitled contest piece by John Santos III
"Darna" by Mark Justiniani
Untitled contest piece by Renee Avila
"Pulpito" by Abril Valdemoro
"Final Embrace" by Anika Marie Loquite
"Balagtas" by Rodel Tapaya
"Reunion" by BenCab
"A Regular Day" by Lui Manaig
"Flight" by Daniel Tayona
"Rebanse" by Door 305 Artist Collective
"Hook" by Daniel dela Cruz
"Three Wells" by Marcel Antonio
"Message in the Sand" by Roel Obemio
"Not Again" by Reen Barrera
"All Go Rhythm" by Joseph Ingking
"Turncoat" by Reybert Ramos
"Bulong" by Beth Parrocha
"Little Emi Crosses the Rubicon" by Kora Dandan
"The Wanderer" by Christopher Yap
"Ang Alamat ng Mariposa 12" by Don Bryan Bunag
"Butterfly's Greeting" by Jolo Senense
"Demon-Eating Bear" by Froilan Calayag
"Boy on a Rocking Sheep" by RV Basco
"Querencia" by Jaime Pacena II
"The Storyteller" by Christopher Yap"
"Midnight Breeze" by Fernan Odang
"Afternoon Tea and Chitchat" by Irish Galon
"Green 2" by Cedrick dela Paz
Untitled contest piece by Chad Montero
"Pink Means Power" by Eugenia Alcaide
"Laro" by Mr. S
"Kumpas sa Kristo (sa Tagapawis)" by Mark Laza
"The Manananggal" by Nat Lamina
"Bwakaw" by Mark Laza
"Sabay sa Lakbay" by Clark Neola
"Birds of the Same Feather" by Mac Eparwa
"The Star Thrower" by Liza Flores
"Immobile" by Elmer Borlongan
"Layag". by Adrian Trijo
"Ang Pipit" by Alburoto
"The World We Often See in the Dark" by Jericho Moral
"Palaruan ni Ria" by Roel Obemio
"Umaaraw, Umuulan" by Japs Antido
"Sinisilong Biyaya" by Jeho Bitancor
Untitled contest piece by Mr. S
"Robots" by GP Peros
"Flight" by Dante Lerma
Untitled contest piece by Tiffany Lafuente
"Peony" by Abi Dionisio
"GCQ" by Bastinuod
Untitled contest piece by Arnica Acantilado
"Seconds" by Sergio Bumatay Jr.
Untitled contest piece by Don Bryan Bunag
"Untitled" by Daniel dela Cruz
Untitled contest piece by Don Salubayba
Untitled contest piece by Edrick Daniel
Untitled contest piece by Alee Garibay
Untitled contest piece by Arvi Fetalvero
"Bakwit" by Jojo Barja
"Hajj" by Dengcoy Miel
Untitled contest piece by Dex Fernandez
"Anino" by Mark Justiniani
Untitled contest piece by Juanito Torres
Untitled contest piece by RV Basco
"Cracked" by Joven Mansit
Untitled contest piece by Rodel Tapaya
Untitled contest piece by Joy Mallari
"King" by Daniel Aligaen
"Nowhere Everywhere 2" by Lina Ciani
Untitled contest piece by Japs Antido
"Discarded Angels" by Joel Alonday
Untitled contest piece by Johanna Helmuth
Untitled contest piece by Jared Yokte
"The Kiss" by Juanito Torres
Untitled contest piece by Rommel Joson
"Cloud Watching" by Liza Flores
Untitled contest piece by Sarah Geneblazo
"Si Urbana, Ang Tadtarin" by Jo Tanierla
"Ama at Anak" by Manny Garibay
Untitled contest piece by Jon Jaylo
"Lunggati" by Jayme Lucas
Untitled contest piece by Ricky Ambagan
"Freed to Comfort" by Sarah Geneblazo
"See" by Noel Elicana
"Making Stories" by Mr. S
"Duel-Dual" by Vic Balanon
Untitled contest piece by Luis Lorenzana
"Seashells" by Roel Obemio
Untitled contest piece by Jeho Bitancor
"Memory of Childhood" by Sarah Geneblazo
Untitled contest piece by Liv Vinluan
"Ang Tuod at Ang Biyaherang Ibon II" by Jojo Barja
"Concrete" by Lance Gomez
"Ang Patuloy na Pag-usad ng Lipunang May Sayad" by Sangviaje
Untitled contest piece by Iggy Rodriguez
"Stick Together" by Reen Barrera
Untitled contest piece by Guerrero Habulan
"Enraptured" by Farley del Rosario
"Anyong Tao" by Don Salubayba
"It Takes a Goodbye to Understand" by Don Bryan Bunag
Untitled contest piece by Daniel dela Cruz
"Winged Nike" by Ronson Culibrina
"Mela" by Daniel Tayona
"Scene 4" by Liv Vinluan
"Scene 13" by Luis Lorenzana
"Biyayang Tangan" by Jeho Bitancor
"Hula Hoop" by Elmer Borlongan
Untitled contest piece by Faye Abantao
"Keep the Lights On" by Harry Monzon
Untitled contest piece by Robert Langenegger
Untitled contest piece by Lui Manaig
"Recitals" by Mark Copino