ORLANDO, Fla. – Much like his artwork, Filipino American and Orlando-based artist Jefrë is larger than life.
Jefrë, born Jefre Figueras Manuel, is a worldwide phenomenon known for crafting life-size public art pieces in cities like Manila, London, Abu Dhabi, and most recently, Orlando.
The Orlando Museum of Art installed the last remnant of his first ever solo exhibit, Points of Connection, on May 6. The One Love statue, featuring figures giving two different hand gestures for love, featured a multimedia element that allowed guests to put their eyes up to a retinal scanner to be projected on the statue.
In its eight-month run, the kiosk captured over 18,000 eyes. “It’s the idea that no matter where we are, no matter what demographic, race,