KoPras

This work is inspired by my experienced in coconut production back in the Philippines. There is a seasonal time for coconut harvest. I remember my grandmother telling us how she and father planted coconuts and after 15 years it can finally can produce every 3months.
I used to collect it with my brother and sell it to my grandmother, she always gave us good price.
During harvest we need someone to climb the coconut, then to clean it and remove its flesh, then someone to cook its white flesh for it to become a “kopra” the color should turn dark brown.. They said it can be converted to oil for cooking, to shampoo, soap and so on.
It was fun memories and precious one. I am blessed to experience it.

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Born and raised in the small town of Lanao del Norte in the Philippines,Mon was influenced by the beauty of the countryside and its rich culture. Mon developed a love for fishing at a young age, and this passion can be seen in his paintings, which feature abstract and intuitive use of acrylics.
Mon began painting as a hobby, but soon discovered a talent for creating art that is both soothing and inspiring.

In addition to his art career, Mon also works as a Clinical Manager, using his creativity and problem-solving skills to help others. On the weekends, he enjoys spending time with his children, teaching them the joy of painting and creating art together.

He wrote and published a children’s book called Let’s learn ABSea available in Amazon.

Mon is a dedicated artist and a loving husband and father of three girls.