Not Just Anyone Could Be the Muse
Lately, I’ve found myself pulled into the world of Filipino music. It probably has something to do with me being in El Nido, where I often hear these tunes playing in the background, especially when I’m at Prince Hypermarket. I guess I just wanted to feel more connected to the local culture, which, funny enough, is my own country. (Alright, I took a pause from Tech House and Techno.)
So, I jumped in. Not the surface-level kind, but the ones that hit deep, the kind you hear on a quiet night that suddenly makes you feel everything. The more I listened, the more I realized: damn, these songs are tagos hanggang buto! They feel like pages from someone’s diary, sung out loud.
Neon Jellyfish: When Art Becomes Reality
In 2021, I painted this vibrant neon artwork of a jellyfish. I’ve always been obsessed with glowing colors, especially under a blacklight in a dark room. There’s something so alive and otherworldly about that kind of glow!
Recently, this artwork found its meaning during a kayaking trip in Port Barton.
WIP in July: Adventures of the Octopus
I recently completed a project with over 30 digital artworks. After that, I felt the need to cut down on my digital usage.. including social media, so I’ve been spending more of my free time on traditional drawings and reconnecting with nature.
One of July’s WIP continues the subject on my fascination with the ocean.
My Thoughts on El Nido’s Water Crisis & Boracay’s Trash Problem
As someone who deeply loves the natural beauty of the Philippines, and as a creative who takes so much inspiration from nature, I can’t stay silent or pretend to be unaware of what’s happening to two of our most iconic islands.
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