ARTIST: Darwin Peña SIZE: 24″ x 24″ MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas YEAR: 2026
“Mungkal” means to dig or till the soil in Filipino.
It refers to the act of turning or loosening the ground, often done in farming or gardening to prepare the land for planting.
In a deeper sense, “mungkal” symbolizes effort, preparation, and growth—doing the hard work beneath the surface so something new and meaningful can take root and flourish.