The UPOU Oblation sculpture is comprised of the replica of Guillermo Tolentino's UP Oblation on a pedestal with a ribbon-like flag swirling around the pedestal and the oblation. This gives an effect of the flag lifting the oblation into greater heights and gives it the boundless reach that is symbolic of UPOU's prime objective of widening access to UP quality education. It was envisioned, designed and executed by Sculptor/Builder DR. GRACE JAVIER-ALFONSO. Construction of the UPOU Oblation was began in late 2004 and completed in early 2005, during the second term of CHANCELLOR FELIX LIBRERO. Structural engineering services were provided by Vibrametrics.

 

Gigi Javier-Alfonso

  Gigi Javier Alfonso is a multi-talented artist excelling in various media. Her solo exhibits were Sulyap 1982 at Gallery One; Gigi Javier Alfonso's Latest Works 1984 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines; Bartolina, Preso, Hawla at Iba Pa at Pinaglabanan Galleries 1985; The Third Image at the Vargas Museum 1986; Dahon at Damo at the National Computer Center 2000; Babae sa Tag-ulan at Tag-araw at Vargas Museum 2002; and Kalikasan at Kababaihan: Pagpapalawak ng Puwang at SSS Galery 2004.

 

UP Oblation

The UPoblation is embraced by a swirling form likened to the Philippine flag with the stars representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and with the prominent image of the sun representing education. The flowing form lifting the Oblation towards the sky represents open access to quality UP Education and its boundless reach.