Storm Breaker

A two-piece illustration series for Ilustrador ng Kabataan’s 35th Anniversary Exhibit. It tells the story of a child of legend gifted by the sea, who later aids local fishermen through perilous disasters.

The concept behind this series is to show the beginning and the end of an original story, leaving the audience to fill in everything that happens in between.

The Beginning depicts a mysterious baby found adrift at sea, cradled on a sea turtle shell among coral and seaweed. A glowing pearl necklace hints at her magical origins, while a fisherman’s net reaches toward her from the distance. This graphite and
The Ending shows the child of legend grown into a young heroine, riding a flying sea turtle and wielding a glowing spear. Wearing the same magical pearl necklace, she emerges through parting storm clouds above three fishermen and their colorful vinta

About The Exhibit: “Stories We Tell”

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan’s 35th Anniversary Exhibit
Fundacion Sanso, San Juan City | July 2026

Poster by Jamie Bauza and Dani Go

“Stories We Tell” marks the 35th anniversary of Ilustrador ng Kabataan’s inception. The exhibit celebrates the tradition of picture book making and storytelling within the Filipino community.

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