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| Event Banner. Oh very smart, forgot to take a photo of the actual banner, so I have to make do with this tiny photo >.< |
The event showcases the various works of students, professors and professionals alike through the exhibits,
demonstrations and talks throughout the day. For us alumni, it was also a chance to reconnect with old friends and show our support for our Alma Mater
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| Ahhh, the faculty room. So maaany memories (good or bad, you decide XD) |
The event began with an opening ceremony - which I missed because it was 9am on a Saturday XD. After that everyone was pretty much free to have a look around at the exhibits and attend the demos and talks scheduled for the day, as well as participate in some workshops.
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| Exhibit at Tolentino Hall |
We spent the morning going around the exhibits; there were the usual student projects from the Painting, Industrial Design and Visual Communication courses.
I personally enjoyed looking at the artworks, even if I have spent years doing nothing but look at art. You can never get tired of the stuff, especially the super-creative ones.
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| Left: combining art and equations! Right: is it me, or... |
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| Left: I like the soft, painted look on this one; Right: a baby made out of..uh..stuff.. |
They also brought me back to those college years, where I spent my days bent over a bristol board making dots with my pen, molding rubber foam into cute shapes and breathing in insane amounts of turpentine while oil painting.
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| This is PAPER AAAART!! Hehe. This stuff can be tricky, as you try to craft recognizable figures using cut pieces of paper |
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| The 'Glow Room' - my favorite exhibit. It's reminiscent of those night-time fairy worlds |
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| The glowing things are actually 'lamps' shaped like food items, like this "Juice" and "Popcorn" lamps |
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| Making toys out of rubber foam! ^_^ |
One of the main events of the fair was the Open Studio itself, which was basically a drawing session you were free to watch or even join in. Just pick a spot, bring out your tools and do your best. If you're lucky you may find yourself working alongside one of the National Artists who came that day (lucky = intimidated) as you draw the model, dressed in fine Filipinana wear (usually a Pitoy Moreno creation - was it the same for this year?).
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| Open Exhibit on-going |
One of my favorites was the demo on calligraphy, which showcased the fine art of...uh...calligraphy (drat).
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| Left: the master at work; Right: some sample calligraphy scrolls |
And what fair would be complete without booths selling a selection of artsy stuff; we enjoyed browsing through the shirst, hats and jewelry on sale. I wish I brought more money with me that day - I would have loved a new CFA Shirt or one of those cool rings.
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| Just two booths though 0_o |
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| Funky fish ring on sale |
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| Choco Kiss Booth in the picturesque central garden...I should have taken photos up close @_@ |
The only thing I regret about the whole thing was that there weren't that many people in attendance, even from our own batch (which usually boasted a full turn-out, hmph). The Art Fair wasn't as explosive as it used to be, and it's a shame because it was something that we could have really enjoyed and perhaps even bring our friends and family to so they could appreciate what we do.
Maybe a bit more involvement is needed, a little innovation.
Still, this year was pretty good. Next year perhaps, will hopefully be even better.
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