A Friday Afternoon on the Marikina River by Cyrill Acuña

This illustration, reinterpreting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, utilises layered grain brushes in homage to Seurat's pointillism technique. It depicts the artist's hometown on a Friday afternoon—students winding down for the week, locals going on a walk or bike trip, and people hanging out by the river. In the foreground is the iconic 40 ft. statue of Marikit-Na ("beautiful woman"), the female subject of a folk tale that is the basis of the city’s name. Where peace and melancholy meet; this artwork is a love letter to the artist's sweet hometown.

Artwork inspired by:

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat (1884–1886)

Art Print Details:

Giclée Fine Art Print (SGD 300)

Limited edition of 100, hand-numbered, unframed
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity
310gsm Textured Fine Art Paper (100% Cotton, Acid-Free, Archival)
42 x 59.4cm (A2)

Digital Art Print (SGD 80)

Open edition, unframed
29.7 x 42 cm (A3)

Artist Bio:

Cyrill Acuña is a Filipino illustrator based in Marikina. He loves drawing superficial, kitschy imagery while portraying mundane moments and pop culture. He is interested in publishing works and illustrating for brands, music, and stories. He also loves drawing plants, food, and funny-looking creatures while playing with shapes and colours. In his free time, he enjoys drinking Thai milk tea and posts reviews for them on Instagram.

@awkwardbutable

Artist Country:

Philippines