A delicate interplay of strength and grace, JM Saycon’s Aurora is a tribute to the quiet yet undeniable power of femininity. In this monochromatic series, sculptures are draped in aluminum, their forms partially veiled, save for the face that emanates such full splendor. This contrast between concealment and revelation evokes a sense of transformation, echoing the symbolic nature of dawn — a new beginning, a renewal of the self.

Like the aurora of daybreak, Saycon’s subjects exude an ethereal presence, embodying elegance, resilience, and the myriad facets of womanhood. His meticulous attention to detail lends an almost living quality to each piece, where every curve and contour speaks of finesse, persistence, and an inner light that refuses to be dimmed.

Each artwork reflects the characteristics of women, qualities both innate and cultivated, from gentleness to fortitude, serenity to passion. Through this series, Saycon celebrates not just femininity, but the enduring spirit that defines it, offering an homage that is as refined as it is profound. Saycon and his artworks are quiet yet powerful declarations — whispers that carry the weight of history, transformation, and grace.

Write-up by Deseree Mapandi