this is a painting i am very proud of. the idea is to make the experience of looking at it the same as the way most people today look at the idea of a hero. when most people think of a hero today they think of actors and sports stars. they think that these people are the same as historical national heroes who died for justice and liberty and to stop oppression. when most people look at this painting they think it is the philippine national hero jose rizal when it is actually manny pacquiao. in other words, just like the confusion of the idea of a hero this painting confuses the iconic image of a hero.