CLARK, PAMPANGA - The lines between ancient folklore, modern engineering, and public spaces have officially blurred in Central Luzon. Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City in Clark, Pampanga, has officially unveiled its newest cultural masterpiece: "Mebuyan's Cloud" . Nestled beautifully inside the tree-lined sanctuary of The Creative Park, this monumental, immersive public art installation is the creation of globally acclaimed contemporary Filipino artist-designer Leeroy New. Far from a traditional gallery frame meant only to be looked at from a distance, this sprawling sculpture is a living piece of public infrastructure designed to be stepped into, walked through, and explored firsthand.
Unpacking the Myth: Who is Mebuyan?
For years, Leeroy New has been deeply fascinated by Philippine mythology and science fiction, frequently returning to ancestral stories to anchor his radical structures. "Mebuyan's Cloud" draws its creative energy from Mebuyan, the fierce, multi-breasted mother goddess of fertility, rebirth, and the underworld in Bagobo and Manobo indigenous traditions. Historically, New's previous Mebuyan creations—such as "Mebuyan's Colony" at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)—were temporary installations constructed from bamboo, discarded plastic bottles, and live agricultural plants. "Mebuyan's Cloud" marks a historic, definitive evolution for the series. Built entirely out of an interconnected, industrial metal orb framework, the monument introduces an era of strict permanence. It stands not as a fragile reference point from a forgotten past, but as a robust, permanent landmark anchoring the present.
An Interactive Sanctuary for Public Connection
Installed at the heart of The Creative Park, the massive metal structure invites the community to actively redefine how they encounter art. Visitors can enter the biomorphic spheres, weave through the winding metallic paths, and watch the Pampanga sunset filter through the intricate patterns of the sculpture. In a recent digital documentary series pushed by the estate, titled Inside Mebuyan's Cloud, Leeroy New shared his core philosophy on public installations: "Art is meant to be experienced. An artist does not have strict, rigid control over how people should react to their work, and that is the true, beautiful nature of public art. The goal is to foster an intimate connection with the audience by letting them project their own stories, memories, and feelings into the space." The grand unveiling was celebrated alongside top-tier corporate and economic development leaders, including First Vice President and Head of Filinvest Townships Don Ubaldo, and Vice President for Business Development Atty. Noelle Mina D. Meneses, highlighting a powerful alignment between real estate expansion and cultural archiving. Whether you are a design professional, a local family planning a weekend picnic, or a photography enthusiast, this cultural landmark is completely ready for you. The park is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM with free admission and free parking.
