Description

THE STORY

Gorillopard merges the raw strength of a gorilla with the stealth and elegance of a leopard, creating a powerful hybrid that embodies both dominance and cunning. The fusion speaks to the complexity of survival where brute force and calculated instinct coexist within a single form.

Beside it stands the familiar human figure with a television head, its ever-watchful eye staring outward. The word NEWS clutched in the figure’s hand underscores the commentary on how information and perception are shaped, filtered, and consumed. Perched atop the TV is a crow, a harbinger of truth or omen, watching the unfolding spectacle from above.

Against the fiery hues of the setting sky, Gorillopard becomes a meditation on modern dualities: nature and media, instinct and influence, strength and manipulation. It invites the viewer to question how power is projected and who ultimately controls the narrative.

ARTIST BIO

Mark Ronald Sioson is a contemporary Filipino artist known for his surreal hybrid creations that fuse animals, humans, and technology into thought-provoking allegories. His paintings often feature fantastical creatures alongside symbolic figures, reflecting on themes of perception, modern society, and the fragile balance between nature and technology.

With his bold use of color and striking visual juxtapositions, Sioson challenges viewers to question reality and the forces that shape it. His works have been exhibited internationally, earning recognition for their unique blend of imagination, social critique, and symbolic storytelling.