Dragon Jeepney

Greetings lovelies and gentle peeps. I made this Jeepney piece due to several reasons. Yes, we've just recently welcomed the lunar year of the dragon... but also because, as a Filipino, of the potential loss of art, culture, and opportunity these important vehicles provide weighs heavy on me, due to a possible jeepney phase out. Jeepneys are usually highly decorated, many painted like murals with a variety of different subjects, usually related to the interest of the owner. This provides local artists with income and a way to showcase their work and particular styles. The communal design protects passengers from theft and provides them with a safe place to rest, as many do, during the long commute to and from work and/or school. The very well ventilated design protects many working class Filipinos from the worst cases of covid as this pandemic continues. Needless to say if the phase out goes through, it will be a great loss. As for the subject of my piece, I've chosen the Lawu of Kapampangan mythology. This dragon is thought to cause eclipses, earthquakes, and tsunamis. It was both revered and feared by the Kapampangan people. BTW, if you download the map, you can use the book provided to generate your own jeepney and decorate it.

Category: . . . . . . Vehicles
Theme: . . . . . . . . Cultural / Mythology
Size: . . . . . . . . . Large
File format: . . . . .litematic
Submitted by: . . . . Quen Anito
Posted on: . . . . . . February 17th, 2024
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