Hey,
If you guys can read this, it’s because I’m personally inviting you to our first photography exhibition at Shotlist Gallery, 67-B Kalayaan Ave., Q.C. at 7pm till late. Artists who will be displaying their works are Michael Custoya, Anne Gerona, Tati Abellanosa, Ivan Basit and myself. The title of our exhibit is Mondo; The World through the eyes of 5 Artists.
It’ll be a chilled event, finger-foods and wine will be served as well. Also as part of our opening night, we will also have Spoken Word and an Open Mic session for those poetry enthusiasts! So if you’re a poet, struggling or not or if you have a piece of writing that you want read out, the mic is yours. Thanks to Nityalila Saulo and Miko Pepito of Bitaw! Collective, they will also be at the event, where Miko will perform improvised Spoken Word and Nityalila with her wondering wonderful singing will hopefully play for us! Also the floor is open for jammers, like I said, it’s a chilled event…no formalities, whatever goes, goes!
Also as part of this opening night will also be my farewell party/despedida! This will be my first exhibit and hopefully not the last, here in the Philippines and I wanted to share it in style with you guys!
So hope to see you there! There is a map of the place…if you have any questions or inquiries, text or call me at 0916-756-3829 or email me at aubrey.rodriguez@gmail.com.
Thanks and hope to see you all there!
We’re finally doing it. Something that I had always hoped and dreamed of doing since I stepped into the world of photography, since I realized that, “hey, my pictures aren’t that bad!”, since I got inspired by the many local artists here in the Philippines. Since getting acquainted with photographers who have made a name for themselves.
Mondo. The world through the eyes of 5 artists. 5 artists that I stepped into MadHouse Project with…it’s oh-so-very dramatic.
It’s an exhibit. A show of talent. “Pakitang gilas” in Tagalog. And the fact that I’m exhibiting with 4 of the most talented people I know. And the fact that I had reserved this date with the gallery owner to also have my farewell party. But honestly, this exhibit isn’t only just about me, but also about the many people I have taken photos of, who have become part of my photojournalism world.
And I want to leave this place with people knowing about what I can do for them. It might be just another photo exhibit…but the difference is I’m taking a huge leap by showing the world my not-so-perfect images. This is MY photojournalism at its best. It may not be the best there is. But it is definitely something.
So if you’re in the Philippines and you get to read this, I’m inviting you to our photo exhibit at Shotlist Cafe, located at 67-B Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City on the 5th of JULY. Coming from Elliptical Rd (Circle), right into Kalayaan Rd (which has an old PNB building on the corner) and Shotlist should be on your right, next to Pan De Manila. Opening time should be at around 8pm. I’m also thinking of having a bit of Spoken Word to go along with the artsy-fartsy theme…so if you have any poems you’d like to read out loud…bring ‘em along! And also if you know anyone that’s interested in photography and the likes…bring them along as well. So…see you then.
p.s. there’s wifi there as well. So more than likely, I’ll have this laptop running and the webcam as well…
It’s been a few weeks now that I’ve had thoughts about showing my pictures. I’ve got more than enough pictures to showcase, and it’s not enough that I’ve got them displayed on my DeviantArt page or my Multiply page. And since I won’t be showing my face around here for a long time, I wanted to leave with a bang. Well not a very loud bang, but I want to leave a reminder of myself to other people around me.
So I’m planning on exhibiting my photos, along with other of my MadHouse friends and colleagues. I wanted it to be a MadHouse Project thing, where the exhibit would be a start in letting the public now of our services and what we can offer. But we decided to make it an individual thing and so we (or rather I) are gathering our photographs and having them printed and if it suits, framed; and then I’m off to Cubao X to search for a gallery to host this exhibition.
At the same time, I’m planning on having my going-away party wherever the exhibit is going to be. In that way, those who are attending the party will also be exposed to our photos and vice versa. 2007-2008 has been sort of a big “realization” year for me. And I’ve also rekindled with so many people…and my attitude has changed. And I wanted those people that I’ve rekindled with to be there, as well as those people that I’ve gotten to know over the past year.
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I just got back from Laiya, Batangas this evening. My dad and his company had their summer outing and we went to the beach. It was nice. Took some pictures so will upload them tomorrow. But for now, it’s back to looking for a gallery!
