Ngiti Project 2026
Ngiti means smile.😊
This project is a quiet offering of warmth in a world that often forgets how to slow down and see one another. A year-long collection of twelve artworks, each created for a specific month.
Every piece holds a carved smile and a message of encouragement, written in Baybayin, the ancient writing system of the Philippines, forming a quiet cycle of warmth, presence, and human connection throughout the year.
The cracks reflect the paths we’ve walked and the things we carry. No two are the same, just as no two lives are the same. The different colors hold different journeys, different seasons, different stories, and yet, within all of it, there is still space for a smile. A reminder that even through the cracks, life can still be held with warmth, especially when it is shared, and that a single smile can soften a day, and sometimes, that is enough. 💛
You can choose the words that speak to you or offer them to someone who may need them. Kept as a quiet reminder, sent as a postcard, or given as a simple act of care, each piece is meant to be felt, shared, and passed on.
January
February
March
April
July
October
May
August
November
June
September
December