The unique character of life and experiences in UP Diliman became a frequent subject for artworks. Among these is National Artist Larry Alcala’s masterpiece, Slice of Life, 1983, which represented everyday life in UP Diliman--including the visual and performative cultural icons of UP life as well as the “tipos del pais” or types of inhabitants in UP Diliman. As a tribute to Alcala’s Slice of Life, the UP College of Fine Arts faculty created an updated version for 2019. In the same manner, the comics of Manix Abrera deal with relationships among members of the UP Diliman community.

Animation: “Slice of Life” (1983) Ben Sy 2019