{"product_id":"haraya-puzzle-by-japs-antido","title":"Haraya Puzzle by Japs Antido","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Puzzle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most essential experiences created by art is storytelling. In Haraya, we explore the art of storytelling through the lens of functional art. This limited-edition, 300-piece puzzle introduces a collective and interactive experience between the artist, artwork, and you. With each puzzle piece, the artist’s story is retold. With every image unfolding, we hope it will bring forth a renewed appreciation for Philippine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eReleased in limited boxes only,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewith no reprints or reproductions once sold out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFinished size is 74 cm x 59.1 cm (29.13 in x 23.27 in) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e300 pieces, 2 mm chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSnug fit for every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWith a full-image poster to help in solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMade of premium cardboard for less puzzle dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eComes in a box with a magnetic closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCan be framed after completion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBursting with color and joy, \u003ci\u003ePunong Puno ng Selebrasyon \u003c\/i\u003e(oil and acrylic on canvas, 2025) captures the spirit of a Filipino Christmas: lively, communal, and filled with stories of togetherness. At its center is a towering Christmas tree, around which daily life unfolds: neighbors exchange gifts, families gather, and children play under a sky lit with fireworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRendered in Antido’s signature impasto technique and detailed storytelling, the work celebrates the warmth of a Filipino community. This festive tapestry reminds us that the season’s true joy is found in shared moments and the togetherness that lights up our communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Japs Antido\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn Paul “Japs” Antido hails from Antipolo and studied Fine Arts majoring in Painting at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He uses the impasto technique of laying thick paint with textured brushstrokes using vivid colors and bright hues. By mixing traditional and modern symbols, he is able to succinctly capture the vibrancy of Filipino culture, its hybridity, and its ever-changing nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJaps has received praise and awards for his work — grand prize in the Art Petron National Student Art Competition (2005 and 2002), grand prize in the 2024 Rizal Wine Label Competition, second place in the Don Papa Rum Painting Competition (2019 and 2018), shortlisted in the 2011 Philip Morris Philippine Art Awards, the 2008 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence National Competition, the 2nd GSIS Annual Painting Competition in 2005, just to name a few. He has also exhibited in Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, and Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1, Donate Books to Juan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery purchase of this puzzle is matched with book donations to children from disadvantaged communities in the Philippines in support of CANVAS’ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canvas.ph\/1millionbooks\"\u003e1 Million Books for 1 Million Filipino Children Campaign\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Looking for Juan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42646346530898,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/2776\/9938\/files\/1_bb760ec3-6413-404d-9b93-fa01d38c0766.png?v=1787596553","url":"https:\/\/lookingforjuan.com\/products\/haraya-puzzle-by-japs-antido","provider":"Looking for Juan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}