Hara

Ann GV Art Studio | Stand : Z6(M02)

Title: Hara
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 80 × 60 cm

Hara depicts a warrior queen, symbolizing strength, leadership, and ancestral dignity in pre-colonial Panay Island. In early Visayan society, a Hara was a noblewoman who held authority and influence within her community. The figure stands with quiet power, holding a spear that represents protection, resilience, and responsibility for her people.

This painting also honors the indigenous Aeta warriors believed to have defended the island and its early settlements. Their bravery and cultural legacy remain an important part of the region’s identity. Today, this heritage is celebrated through the vibrant Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, where performances commemorate the courage and traditions of indigenous communities.

Through warm earth tones and a commanding gaze, Hara reflects the enduring spirit of women as protectors of culture, history, and identity in the archipelago.

• Art Style: Archetypal Realism
• Art Medium : oil on canvas
• Size and orientation: portrait
• Dimensions (cm): Height- 80.00, Width- 60.00, Depth- 5.00
• Colour: earth brown, terracotta, red, yellow ochre, warm grey, deep umber
• Price: AED 6800