IN FOCUS: Kublai Millan

Submitted by: Noel V. Pugosa

WMSU-ESU Pagadian

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Name: Ray Mudjahid Ponce Millan

Date of Birth: July 8, 1974
Age: 43 years old
Civil Status: N/A
Occupation: Sculptor, Art Photographer, Painter,
Digital Artist and Performance Artist

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Grade school: N/A

Year: N/A
High School: N/A
Year: N/A
College: University of the Philippines, Q.C.
Year: N/A
Degree: Fine Arts

Awards received:
Featured artist in the ManilArt 2017 at SM Aura

Member organizations:
Not specified

MEDIUM & TECHNIQUE & CREATIVE PROCESS

Kublai Millan is most recognized through his sculptures. He is responsible for two giant
works; "Kampilan" by Sultan Kudarat in the city of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao and the "Risen
Christ" in the church of Tagum City. He is also responsible for the giant durian monument in Davao
International Airport, the giant eagle and Bagobo children in People's Park, Davao City.
Millan’s works such as the “Symbiosis” and “Mosque” series depart from the usual human
figures that he paints. Consisting of geometric explorations, the works border on the abstract. “I
just watched where my paintbrush would take me,” he said.
His creative process is drawn from natural images from his hometown like the durian and
eagle among others and these great artworks reflect a deeply-rooted faithfulness for his
hometown and his culture.

REFERENCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Millan
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/412799/Busy-art-scene-of-2017
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/121005/muslim-christian-artists-collaborate-on-exhibit-to-mark-end-
of-ramadan/#ixzz5FCZHZZXo
KUBLAI MILLAN’S WORKS

AUGUST 2-9, 2013

“Symbiosis”
Sculpture
Price: ?

Date: ?
Giant Eagle in People’s Park
Monument
Price: ?