Mahiwagang Mundo by Rodel Tapaya - Framed Puzzle Edition

THE HARAYA FRAMED EDITION

This artwork began as a Haraya puzzle. By special request, our team carefully assembles each puzzle before framing it for display. Piece by piece, between projects, meetings, and the rhythms of daily work, every completed artwork carries not only the image itself but also the time and care invested in bringing it together.

Created for those who love the artwork but may not have the time to complete the puzzle themselves, these framed editions make it possible to enjoy the piece immediately in homes, offices, and meaningful spaces.

Because each piece is assembled by our small team, only a limited number can be prepared at any given time. Please allow several days to a few weeks for assembly and framing.

FEATURES

• Completed by hand by the Looking for Juan team and framed as a finished artwork
• Finished artwork size: 55.45 cm x 74 cm
• Premium puzzle with standard black frame and matting
• A collectible piece celebrating Philippine contemporary art

FRAMING

Each artwork comes professionally framed in our standard black gallery frame with archival matting, ready to display upon arrival.

For those seeking a different aesthetic, alternative frame colors and finishes are available upon request. Our team would be happy to recommend framing options that best complement both the artwork and your space. Additional framing fees apply for custom frame selections.

THE ARTWORK

Mahiwagang Mundo by Rodel Tapaya invites viewers into a fantastical dreamscape where reality and imagination merge. A sleeping child, tucked beneath a sky-blue blanket, appears to drift through a celestial world of stars, clouds, and moons. Tapaya’s use of vibrant colors, whimsical imagery, and symbolic elements evokes a sense of wonder, innocence, and the boundless nature of dreams. This artwork is included in the children’s book illustrated by Tapaya titled “Ang Batang Maraming Bawal,” which tells the story of Romeo the Day Dreamer, a sickly child who has the ability to recreate life through his dreams.

THE ARTIST

Rodel Tapaya is a prominent Filipino painter known for his distinctive style and humorous interpretations of everyday life, which have earned him a strong following among collectors. He graduated from the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines. In 2001, he won the top prize at the Nokia Art Awards, allowing him to pursue further studies at Parsons School of Design in New York and the University of Helsinki in Finland. A decade later, in 2011, Tapaya received the prestigious Signature Art Prize, a triennial award honoring the most outstanding contemporary artworks from the Asia-Pacific region.

BUY 1, DONATE BOOKS TO JUAN

Every purchase of this puzzle is matched with book donations to children from disadvantaged communities in the Philippines in support of CANVAS’ 1 Million Books for 1 Million Filipino Children Campaign.