The sculpture, At the Wheel of the Nation was created in 1954 by artist Augusto J. Lopez and is currently owned by the Local Government Unit of San Miguel. Made from concrete and other materials, it features a clock, the Philippine flag, and two figures, one believed to represent President Ramon Magsaysay and the other a Filipino citizen. The artwork symbolizes the relationship between national leadership and the people, with the flag serving as a backdrop. Despite its small size, the sculpture carries deep historical, political, and social meaning, reminding viewers of national pride and unity. It shows signs of age and damage, including cracks, abrasions, and brittleness, due to poor storage and exposure. Conservation efforts are minimal, and the piece remains at risk unless better preservation steps are taken.
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Photo Credit/s:
Gomez, Anna Jane R. (2024)
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Phillippe Angelo T. Hinosa, Kenneth Jan T. Fernandez, Jean Mae T. Fundal, Kristine C. Cabanero, Anna Jane R. Gomez
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1954 Filipino sculpture, aging artwork conservation, art preservation Philippines, At the Wheel of the Nation sculpture, Augusto J. Lopez artwork, brittle sculpture artifact, concrete national sculpture, cracked concrete sculpture, damaged public artwork, Filipino citizen sculpture, Filipino historical art, heritage sculpture preservation, historical Filipino sculpture, local government owned art, national pride artwork, national unity sculpture, Philippine flag artwork, Philippine political history art, political symbolism art, Ramon Magsaysay representation, San Miguel cultural heritage, San Miguel local government art, small public sculpture,
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