 The Victor in 2024 | |
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| 14°35′36.3″N121°04′59.8″E / 14.593417°N 121.083278°E | |
| Location | Bridgetowne, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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| Designer | Jefrë |
| Material | Perforated steel |
| Height | Statue: 55 meters (180 ft) Including podium: 60 meters (200 ft) |
| Opening date | August 2023 |
| Dedicated to | John Gokongwei and the "Global Filipino" |
The Victor is a colossal statue at the Pasig portion of Bridgetowne in Metro Manila, Philippines. [1]
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. [2] The Victor was unveiled in August 2023. [3] [4]
The Victor was designed by Filipino-American artist Jefrë. It is mainly made from marine-grade perforated steel art from China. [2] It stands 55 meters (180 ft) on a 5 m (16 ft) podium. It weighs 299.37 tonnes (660,000 lb). [5]
It has a translucent surface which can be lit up with various colors at night through projection mapping. [6]
The Victor is a tribute to deceased businessman John Gokongwei. [6] 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". [7]
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