Pacquiao's Right Jab
signed and dated 2011 (bottom)
carved blue green glass
12" x 12" x 7" (30 cm x 30 cm x 18 cm)
Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot



Though often executed through with an abstract sentimentality, Ramon Orlina is no stranger to creating works that evoke distinct images, or are influenced by icons, symbols, events, or even people. Such is the case with this particular piece titled Pacquiao’s Right Jab. As the title suggests, the work celebrates not only professional boxer and pride of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao, but more importantly his iconic and match-winning right jab. As a southpaw stance use, it is expected of Pacquiao to utilize right jabs as his bread and butter during fights. But what makes his right jab so special is his ability to dole out such force and power in a directed way that it brings down opponents, most of which are more than double his size and physique, to their knees. His right jab has become so influential and iconic that it is often ranked among the best punches in boxing history. Orlina depicts this iconic move through the shape of a boxing glove in the middle of connecting to its target. Meanwhile the force and direction of the punch is emphasized by his other elements that depict the flow of air and force due to the power of the punch.