Kublai Millan

Ray Mudjahid Ponce Millan[1] better known as Kublai Millan or Kublai is a prolific artist from Mindanao. He is known for his giant sculptures. Aside from being a sculptor he is also an art photographer, painter, digital artist and performance artist.

Kublai Millana
Born
Ray Mudjahid Ponce Millan

(1974-07-08) July 8, 1974
Cotabato City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationUniversity of the Philippines
Known forSculpture, Art photography, Painting, Digital Arts, Performance art

History
Millan's Durian Monument in Davao International Airport

Kublai was born on July 8, 1974 in Cotabato City. Kublai started his career when he made all the artworks both inside and outside of his family's hotel Ponce Suites in Davao City, which is managed by his mother. He studied Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman. After graduation, he returned to Davao City, painting and sculpting subjects relating to the culture of his hometown.[2][3]

His two giant works are "Kampilan" in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao province, and the "Risen Christ" in a church in Tagum City. He also created the giant durian monument at the Davao International Airport, the giant eagle and Bagobo children inside the People's Park, Davao City.[3]

References
  1. Matilla, Dexter (9 November 2009). "Kublai Millan invades Manila". Inquirer Lifestyle - Arts & Books. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. "Kublai – The Artist". Ponce Suites. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  3. Alba, Reinero (3 March 2009). "An Encounter with Davao's Kublai Millan". Agung (October 2008). National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
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