Teleportation
Posted on January 31, 2012 by Hannah
This is a footage of Viaje Cabina, a teleportation device out of an unfinished closet, an unfinished painting and a newly acquired scarf. My friend Rovi , tried Vivi (its Nickname) for the first time last Sunday after a day of merriment (We went antique hunting). It still is a work in progress, it can only go as far as Project 6 which is only a few miles away from my house. Someday I’ll perfect the device and travel to places outside Quezon City or Philippines or Asia or even the world and visit my soul mate wherever you may be. haha sad. The universe has a funny way of mocking me by making it difficult to be with the person/alien by limiting my travelling options through aeroplanes. pffft. So here we are, scheming for another way.
Cats know how to live
Posted on January 26, 2012 by Hannah
When i think about all the things i have to juggle in my life then i look at my cat, I feel like i’m missing something. This is a postcard for a good friend.
Faux intellectual
Posted on January 16, 2012 by Hannah
I’ve been attending a number of formal weddings lately and finally put to action this project I’ve been wanting to do ever since I discovered this beautiful clutch a year ago. Since I wouldn’t shell out that kind of money for an original clutch by Olympia Le Tan, thought of creating my own version of the clutch with this old leather bound encyclopedia i found in booksale.
I’m quite pleased with the results! I still have to fine tune the process when i make another one.
Old and New
Posted on January 8, 2012 by Hannah
I was preparing the photos I’d post here of the holidays spent quietly in our family’s compound in the province while mindlessly watching the pilot episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. where Ross agonize being newly divorce at age 26 and it dawned on me that I saw this episode when I was 10 and now I’m the same age as the characters. Nostalgia came rushing in while looking at photos of the holidays with cousins I grew up with who now have their own families and baby cousins are all turning into tweens. Every single year i don’t know why I bother commenting on how tall they’re all getting. I also gave our grandparents’ old abandoned (almost dilapidated) house a visit and the current state of the once glorious house and my lola’s garden where we spent most of the family gatherings a decade and a half ago magnifies how life really is short and we just slip into our present selves without realizing it.
When i was 10 I couldn’t wait to be an adult and it seems 26 is far out future like how 80s movies depict the 2000s the utlra modern civilization with flying cars and hologram phones. Alas it’s 2012 already and I still feel like there’s something I ought to be when I turn this and that age. But at this point I’m relishing this time of my life. Taking my sweet time to realize my hopes and dreams and living in the present. 
Happy 2012 everyone! As a little tribute to the new year ahead my cousins,nieces and nephews spontaneously worked on this wall art project in the family compound celebrating our family name.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Posted on December 31, 2011 by Hannah
Been lounging my folk’s house in the mountains for the past week or so reading the last two books of Harry Potter. A Light and cozy read for the holidays while drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows. Been glad to finally have time to read a book.
Did a little trip to La Union right after Christmas and visited my friend Wiji’s home province and hit the beach. Also took photos of birds in this aviary we visited in a town called Pugo where i tried out this 400 feet long 250 feet high zip line Quite a nice year ender activity. Here’s some photos from that trip.
That’s it! In two hours we’re concluding yet another year human race! Cheers to all!
Since most friends are using blogspot .. decided to get this.
Posted on December 16, 2011 by Hannah
An Update
Posted on December 15, 2011 by Hannah
I’m alive! I have no excuse for being absent in this blog except that I find it difficult to write anything substantial the past few months.
2012 will be different though. My good friend Wiji – an illustrator,tattoo artist extraordinaire and also a close friend who I met during my active blogging days in Livejournal 4 years ago, assumed the role of blogging nagger, so I would update this journal from time to time and vice versa to her.
I’ve just been working hard that’s all. Here are the “work” I speak of.
This is an animated video about a Volunteering Conference produced by a studio based in London – Paperboat Creative. I supplied illustrations for this which you can watch here.
After that, I think around August. Mark commissioned me to work on the illustrations for an infommercial for PLDT. Here are some screencaps from the video and various lady puppets that they animated which i found amusing.
Then last November I designed the exhibit of Manikako for PETA’s awareness campaign for Child Protection Law entitled “Pagmasdan ang Kabataan.” Gabie Osorio’s works of delight was the main feature of this show. Including some artist dolls from our Podium exhibition 3 years back.
Such colorful works! Ok.. that’s it.. that was pretty fun.. I hope i don’t have to drag myself to update this thing the next time around
Oh and P.S.
I’m also updating my website! FINALLY!
T.A.S.C – Day 1 : Dealing with Infatuation and a Mundane Pen
Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hannah
I got this sign pen from my old office in Vietnam and since I’m abstaining from buying anything from the bookshop until i finish my art supplies in stock, I’m left with no choice but to use this Vietnamese brand sign pen to good use. The lines it produce is quite thick and not easy to control since it’s ball point and not felt tip, especially with my notebook’s limited drawing area but here’s the result. I’ll scan this I promise.
I produced this artwork today with that pen and another grey highlighter from a Japanese store i impulsively go-to when I’m bored back in my old flat in Saigon. The other day, my good Aussie friend and I agreed to send each other a drawing about our day (everyday) to keep in touch and this is what i sent him today. I’ve been bingeing on Wes Anderson films. His works are my go-to movies if i feel like being sedated from real life. His well crafted production design sensibilities and dainty characters had been lulling me to sleep the past few. But since his films are mostly stories about family that i can identify with, I’m not entirely plucked out of my reality, just sedated enough for the next day. A good thing i guess.
The picture i drew is based on this scene from The Royal Tenembaums.
Oh and one more thing, I have a serious infatuation with Adrian Brody ever since i could remember. There’s something soothing and relaxing about his demeanor. I discovered some time ago that not a lot of people find him attractive. It’s weird.. I’ve been drawing him too, I’ll post it when it’s ready.
The Art Supplies Challenge (T.A.S.C.)
Posted on August 7, 2011 by Hannah
I have been drawing a lot on my notebook lately with my favorite pen brush but i wish i can venture into other mediums and use up all these art supplies i have in stock. I LOVE buying art supplies or random supplies i can use for the future but never get around in using. Last year while living in Vietnam, i blew off steam from my day job by going to local art shops on the weekends or lunch breaks to buy supplies like oil paint tubes which i’ve only used thrice in my year long stay in Saigon. They have ART Friend there.. and art materials was relatively cheap so I kind of hoarded things i don’t really use. So, starting from now on I challenge myself to avoid the occasional visits to the book shop and try to spend the time on using these supplies instead..
Oh and i also have stuff from my textile printing days..hmm
Rizal 150, Museum trips and other segues
Posted on August 3, 2011 by Hannah
June was a blur like my photos in this entry. I’ve been wanting to post these since about a month ago. It’s a collection of random cultural events, exhibit openings, and museum visits around the metro during the patriotic month of June. The photo above in particular is the grand event in Intramuros, Manila celebrating our National hero – Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday. My mom and I braved the traffic despite the very bad weather that day. It’s a little sad that a few people showed up in the event after all the efforts.
To add to my mother’s delight i wore an indigenous top from Bilaan, a minority tribe from Southern part of the Philippines, Mindano. She’s a huge advocate of local weaving and living traditions. This is me being blessed by an actor playing Father Domingo, Rizal’s former teacher in Ateneo.
A quirky performance art by sculptor Leeroy.
There was also this beautiful exhibit in UP Bulwagan, in my old university’s library featuring about a hundred (i think) traditional clothing we’d like to call “Terno”. Incidentally two good friends worked on this exhibit, who only met each other during the opening. It’s strange seeing them in this setting.
I’m in love with this piece
My mom was again very pleased when i agreed to wear this rigid vintage Baro to partner with her outfit. I had to rush to another place down south for a girl’s night out wearing this.
I had a meeting in National Museum for an event our gallery is mounting on november and had an awesome opportunity to see this area which is being restored. There use to be flooring in the middle of the courtyard to maximize the space. This use to be where the congress is until NM repossessed it.
This is the National Museum’s director. Man, i forgot his name.. He is cute. Unfortunately he’s gay and taken.. sad.
There’s also this other exhibit in Vargas Museum dedicated to Jose Rizal and one of the artists from my small illustration agency got featured.
This is Mike Vincent with his work.
Lovely couple artist Mr. Jon and Pam Santos
Ok that’s it for now.. Oh July and August! x___x
- Went to see my uni's orchestra with my mum to relieve her from le pain. I recognized one of the violinist, i think she's from my yoga gym.
- Thinking of joining INK.. not so sure if i'm too old and perhaps a little irrelevant @__@ @CuriousWiji
- scouting for talents online for my little illustration agency http://t.co/2Nel4pww - it's almost a year old and work's piling up
