Jeffrey Sarmiento (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Fight/Flag, 2007
Enameled and cast glass
14”h x 12”w x 2”d

Fight/Flag is a thick square casting about 16 inches across. It combines an image of a rooster in the background with the primary colors of the Filipino flag arranged on top by sparse and subtle lines. The flag becomes more apparent as the viewer moves from one side to the next. The slightly curved surface of this piece reveals that image of the flag is constructed of blades to be attached to the fighting cock’s feet. These cropped appendages are incased between multiple layers of clear glass and these hairline images come into view only when seen from the sides. This visual effect is similar to the “motion cards” of collectible sports items. When tilted from one side to the other, new information and images appear, hence giving the appearance of movement.

The story of the rooster can be found in Jeffrey Sarmiento’s exhibition catalog.

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