Thursday, August 25, 2011

Two Free Tickets to MANILART 2011

I went to Secret Fresh over the weekend to talk about their upcoming exhibit at MANILART 2011. I got a first-hand introduction to art toys- displayable sculptures that take inspiration from more traditional art. Think a 3D form of a painting. I think it's definitely a form of artistry worth exploring. Here are some of the local toy art figures that caught my eye.  
Bochog Manster by Nemo Aguila 
Rizalborg by JP Cuison 
 Rainbow Bringer by Bjorn Calleja
 Paley Pills by Christian Tamondong
I also got to meet some very cool people. From left to right: Toy maker Rommel Chua, Artist JP Cuison, Gallery manager Lena Cobangbang, Artist Christian Tamondong, Secret Fresh owner Big Boy Cheng, and Gallery assistant Robert Dim. Of course, that's me at the end. Thanks to Marlo Ongpin (not pictured) for all the awesome photos!
They gave me some complimentary tickets to MANILART but I was able to go to the gala event last night so I've decided to give them away. MANILART is happening now until Saturday. It's something special to do this long weekend, with a friend or with a special someone. Just leave a comment on the blog (not on FB please) to let me know why you'd like to go. Best answer by 12pm tomorrow (August 26) wins it! 
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I just had severe vertigo coupled with anxiety attacks earlier this week. They rushed me to the hospital last Monday and again Wednesday. I also just lost my first pitch, which I worked so hard for. Plus, I just got home from Ortigas, where I just ended whatever awesome thing I had with this girl that rocked my world. I also missed Laking Aircon 9 and have not had a cigarette in 4 days. Oh, and I love art.

    Can I have the tickets now?

    - Ping

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I think you should give that guy both tickets.

    -Chris

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  3. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    A know a special someone who loves these kinds of things. I don't, I honestly don't, but she does and that's all that matters. Her face lights up when she's in one of these and I wouldn't miss that for the world. Give me the tickets and you'll be giving it to someone really deserving. Not me though, I'll only be there to hold her hand :)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Because I know where you live.

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  5. DroAugust 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I've been longing to catch up with our Pilipinas. I long to hear her stories again and her art is her voice and her most vivid reflection.

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  6. Mona ChangAugust 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I just observed many of these gentlemen are going gaga over your freebie ticket. It's just cute to know that men are "into" art session nowadays...

    =)

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  7. MusaAugust 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I think I will have to go these tickets to my friend, Ping. Because he really could use a break today. Ping, I'll coordinate with you on how to get the tickets. Muchos gracias people.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Yay! Thanks a lot, Musa! :) I've never won anything before in my life.

    - Ping

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  9. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    You won Marlo's heart.

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