Manila Biennale : Open City 2018 (Collaterals)

It is all about bringing the soul back to the city that is infested by malls and skyrise buildings which blocks the sun from shining on the ground and prevents the organic interaction of human beings.

Here is an official poster for Manila Biennale: Open City that I have collaborated with Carlos Celdran where we would exchange ideas - he would peppered me with a spoonful of creative ingredients and challenge to translate visually into this unconventional output, an unlikely collaboration between an arranged and jumbled artists. I love it.

 

The Manila Biennale: Open City Passport identifies the spectator as a Manileño citizen of Intramuros where they could enjoy art-related perks for a month besides the high-class exhibitions in the area, day pass holders can also enjoy the events and exhibits as a visitor for one day.

 

• Concept and contents by Carlos Celdran / Mitch Garcia / Paula Marie Nocon

• Logistics and supervision by Lesley Dufourt / Gerome Soriano
• Printing sponsored by Tesoro's Philippine Handicrafts
• Design by yours truly.

Manila Biennale : Open City 2018 (Trailer)

“It’s about bringing back the soul of the city of Intramuros.”

The first Manila Biennale was set inside the walled city of Intramuros from February 3 until March 5, 2018. For an entire month, its many gardens, plazas, chambers, and museums will be transformed into platforms for art, performance and expression. Manila Biennale: Open City 2018 is a collaboration between major art institutions in Manila.

It has collated the programming of Anthology Architecture and Design Festival, The Cultural Center of the Philippines, Fringe Festival Manila, Intramuros Administration, and Viva Manila. These collective efforts will all fall under a common biennale calendar.

The theme for the Manila Biennale 2018 is “Open City”. This term refers to Intramuros as the genesis of Manila’s culture; a homage to the city’s beginnings as a port for the Galleon Trade, a time when the capital opened itself up to the world and welcomed new ideas, products, and people. “Open City” also refers to December 26, 1941, a vulnerable moment in World War 2 when Manila was cleared of all military presence; a moment of tense freedom between two colonized periods of our history.

Draft Music:
"Sonata for 2 cellos, No. 10 in G Allegro Prestissimo" by Yo-Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin.

Executive Director: Carlos Celdran
Chief Curator: Ringo Bunoan
Graphics & Animator: Kenny Tai

Victoria Court 3

She may not be the Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom

but she can definitely take you to the court for a trial.

xoxo

Victoria En Rouge / Victoria Court 2

She could be your hoity-toity kind of gal, but never a honky-tonk woman.

Victoria Court 1.2

Here's another Victoria with the fancy (and stealthy) background.

Victoria Court 1.1

You can always court Victoria but she can never be yours.

xoxo

Lacrimosa de las Filipinas

The Weeping (Lady) of the Philippines

Parfois, je me demande:
Est-il vraiment vaut de battre pour cela?

"Happy" National Heroes Day.

Okja

OKJA

Asuka Strikes!

The One-Eyed Second Child

End of Evangelion

From the Google Gooeys

So honored to be featured in Googly Gooeys, I am tickled in pink after reading the article. Thank you so much for the coffee time Tippy, you have describe my observations and inspirations very well!

Click here for the full article.

Komm, süßer Tod

Come Sweet Death

Third Impact / Instrumentality Project

End of Evangelion

Fly Me to the Moon

Rei Ayanami clones in LCL fluid / Evangelion

Laundry Day

Market Mondays

Labor Day

Saving the Planet

One of the ways to save the planet is to stop producing new people.
Happy Earth Day. 🌎

Oxfam : Women's Month | Indigenous Women

A short film I've worked with Oxfam Asia / Philippines about Asian indigenous women and their economic rights.

What fascinates me is that these tribes remain pure, humble and intact despite the strong colonization of the West for centuries and thus the commercial abuse and exploitation of the modern world.

I have enjoyed studying and designing each minorities and knowing only a morceau of their lifestyle and history.  So much to learn, so little time!

Credits:

Project Manager : Ella Quiogue

Speaker : Elina Horo
Direction & Animation : Kenny Tai
Music: "Where Silence is Nonexistent" by A Himitsu

© Oxfam 2017

Oxfam : Women's Month | Domestic Workers

For the Women's Month, here's one of the three animated shorts that I've collaborated with Oxfam Asia - Philippines.

This film is about the current status and struggles of domestic workers around Asia, this project hopes to give them a voice and reach out to give awareness and respect to one of the oldest job in history.

Credits: 

Project Manager : Ella Quiogue

Speaker : Veny Non

Direction & Animation : Kenny Tai 

Music:

"Danse Morialta" by Kevin McLeod

"A New Beginning" by Bensound

© Oxfam 2017

The Three Deities

To celebrate the Women's Month, here are the three deities representing the basic Filipino / South East Asian essentials for healing, nurture and relaxation to the human body. These were used to be design studies for a spa salon that eventually got disapproved.

Coconut Oil represents nurture.

Banana Leaf represents healing.

Sampaguita Flower for relaxation.

Happy Women's Month!

Dripping Pink Tropical Apple

Sweet Summer Paradise