PORTRAITYAL

Portraityal is a series of self-portrait images that creatively explore Filipino idiomatic expressions. Each piece in this project visually interprets a specific phrase, capturing its unique cultural essence. Filipino idiomatic expressions are distinct in how they reflect and playfully poke fun at Filipino culture, often centring around childhood upbringing, street language, and everyday life. While these phrases can humorously describe individuals, they also offer insight into daily experiences. Through Portraityal, playful gestures and expressive self-portraits bring the vibrant meanings of these idioms to life, transforming language into vivid visual storytelling.