Christian Pabalan
For Export Only, 2020
Charcoal and SkyFlakes wrapper on paper
18” x 24” inches framed
A stylized, geometric human figure is drawn in black and white, with a folded collage of red, white, and blue patterned plastic packaging forming a loincloth. The figure stands against a plain background.
Biography Christian Pabalan is a teacher and multidisciplinary artist in San Francisco, CA. As a second generation Filipino American, he often reflects upon his cultural identities in a process of...
Biography
Christian Pabalan is a teacher and multidisciplinary artist in San Francisco, CA. As a second generation Filipino American, he often reflects upon his cultural identities in a process of compromise and struggle. His work is expressed in a variety of materials and disciplines, from poetry to mixed media. He explores themes of colonial mentality, Folk Christianity, Ethnic Studies, and Filipino/a/x American narratives.