The Victor (statue)

The Victor is a colossal statue at the Pasig portion of Bridgetowne in Metro Manila, Philippines

The Victor
The Victor in 2023
14°35′36.3″N 121°04′59.8″E
LocationBridgetowne, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
DesignerJefrë
MaterialPerforated steel
HeightStatue: 55 meters (180 ft)
Including podium: 60 meters (200 ft)
Opening date2023
Dedicated toJohn Gokongwei and the "Global Filipino"

Installation

Robinsons Land announced in 2019 that it would be installing a colossal statue at Bridgetowne, its own township spanning Pasig and Quezon City. The statue which was named The Victor was projected to be the "tallest lighting projection" in the world.[1] The Victor would be unveiled in August 2023.[2]

Statue

The Victor was designed by Filipino-American artist Jefrë. It is mainly made from marine-grade perforated steel art from China.[1] It stands 55 meters (180 ft) on a 5 m (16 ft) podium. It weighs 299.37 tonnes (660,000 lb).[3]

It has a translucent surface which can be lit up with various colors at night through projection mapping.[4]

The Victor is a tribute to deceased businessman John Gokongwei.[4] The statue depicts a man with one arm raised as if it is celebrating a victory. Jefrë also dedicates the statue to the "global Filipino".[5]

References
  1. Fenol, Jessica (September 6, 2019). "Giant, Instagram-worthy art piece to rise in Robinsons development". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  2. Garcia, Joseph Emmanuel; Lacsamana, Brontë (August 8, 2023). "Giant public art installation takes center stage at a township development". BusinessWorld. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  3. "'The Victor': A new landmark in Metro Manila that surpasses the height of the iconic Statue of Liberty". Manila Bulletin. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  4. Gabinete, Jojo (August 14, 2023). "Why is this giant sculpture in Bridgetowne Estate called The Victor?". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  5. Garcia, Angelo (August 9, 2023). "This new Philippine landmark is taller than the Statue of Liberty". GMA News. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
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