The Pac-Man on Canvas: SM Exhibits Arts for Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is one of the most highly decorated boxers of all time, pound for pound. His ferocity and courage inside the cage are admired by millions of fans, and his 10 world titles are just evidence of his skills and talent coupled with hard work and discipline.

These qualities and achievements were expressed by Filipino artist Jun Aquino in his SM Dasma exhibit last June. The 45-year-old Aquino was born in Manila and has been exploring his art talents since his early age. He had worked as an editorial cartoonist and cover art director for the Philippine Free Press magazine for 25 years and is a multi-awarded member of the Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SMP).

His Pacquiao art works started to be noticed by others after he had a mini exhibit in Manila Hotel during the Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez trilogy. This was witnessed by MP promotions and TOPRANK CEO Bob Arum who were impressed by his works and later invited him to exhibit his arts in MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Personally witnessing his art was a worthwhile experience. I was amazed by how he captured the passion of Pacquiao in his paintings (mostly depicted by fire) and preserved precious moments like the boxer’s fight against famous foes like Marquez and Sugar Shane Mosley. I can’t help but to admire Aquino after witnessing his exhibit firsthand.

For me, his expression of the Filipino boxer’s fire and ferocity is right on the spot and his works are something to be proud of as a Filipino and boxing fan.













































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