Showcasing the Very Best of Homegrown Illustrator Talent
BY VANNI DE SEQUERA
“Esteemed internationally but somewhat unnoticed on our shores, discover what makes Filipino illustrators tick in the first-ever trade fair of its kind in the Philippines”
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Very Sketchy: Filipino illustrators get their well-deserved spotlight at the Manila Illustration Fair
BY VANNI DE SEQUERA
“When I found out I was selected, I gave my dog a big hug!” 27-year-old Jill Arteche exclaimed. The ability to convey stories from day-to-day life, as well as being natural storytellers, she attests, is what makes Filipino illustrations so appealing.”
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First-Ever Manila Illustration Fair Attracts Young Audience
BY VANNI DE SEQUERA
“Wildly successful, the Manila Illustration Fair (MIF) held from June 24 to 25 was not without its gauntlet of challenges. In short order, Matutina had to form a jury committee—composed of both Filipino and international jurors—to shortlist the avalanche of submissions to a mere 20. Impartially, he recused himself from the selection process despite being the moving force of this first-ever illustration jamboree in the Philippines. Then, he needed to tap into his network to bedeck the atrium with clever tarpaulins and banners. After all, an illustration fair should be both a macro- and micro-feast for the senses.”
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