Flooded And Fooled

“Flooded And Fooled” is a powerful monochromatic abstract painting that confronts the persistent flood control crisis in the Philippines and the deep-rooted corruption that allows the devastation to continue year after year. Through turbulent gestures, fractured forms, and an atmosphere of emotional heaviness, the painting becomes more than an abstract composition—it becomes a visual protest, a lamentation, and a psychological portrait of collective frustration. The work captures the exhaustion of a nation repeatedly submerged not only by floodwaters, but also by broken promises, political neglect, and systemic corruption disguised as public service.