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February 1st, 2010

JUJIIN!

I am a huge fan of Jujiin Samonte‘s work!  I think he is brilliant period!  So when I  found out that he was going to have his first exhibit I said to myself that I have to be there.  Jujiin is a photographer/stylist/filmaker/DJ/mowdel…LOL! He is the true, modern, Renaissance Man!
Jujiin and Paolo! Partners in life and in debauchery!  LOL!

Jujiin and Paolo! Partners in life and in debauchery! LOL!

So touched that Jujiin was wearing my Grey Mozart shrug that night. Paolo is pinning my "offering" for that evening, a puffy pin made from the invitation that I received from Jujiin.

So touched that Jujiin was wearing my Grey Mozart shrug that night. Paolo is pinning my "offering" for that evening, a puffy pin made from the invitation that I received from Jujiin.

I met him several years ago and I always admired how he looked.  When I celebrated my 15th year anniversary he was tasked to create the images that would accompany my collection. From that experience I was hooked!

The exibition entitled “ONE” felt really emotional.  As I looked at the work that Jujiin created, I felt a strong connection with his feelings and his life. It was as if I was invited to peek into his universe–a universe filled with wonder and excitement; composed of  images that conveyed a perplexing point of view that left me wanting more.

This photo sculpture greeted me when I came up to Trilogy.

This photo sculpture greeted me when I came up to Trilogy.

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Jujiin created a collage-like body of work using old school techniques called scissors and glue! Here is an homage to one of his muses, Ria Bolivar.

This is Jujiin's favorite piece dedicated and inspired by his best friend Ivan. We all miss you IVAN!

This is Jujiin's favorite piece dedicated and inspired by his best friend Ivan. We all miss you IVAN!

This is a piece inspired by Jujiin's Ate--none other than CHUVANESS, Ms. Cecile Van Straten.

This is a piece inspired by Jujiin's Ate--none other than CHUVANESS, Ms. Cecile Van Straten.

A totem pole of images from Jujiins extensive archive of photos.

A totem pole of images from Jujiins extensive archive of photos.

The Divine Lee series!

The Divine Lee series!

Tim Yap as a vampire. New Moon ba ito?

Tim Yap as a vampire. New Moon ba ito?

Jujiin did one for me. I love the dragonflies; this is a constant design feature in my work. Thank you Jujiin!

Jujiin did one for me. I love the dragonflies; this is a constant design feature in my work. Thank you Jujiin!Welcome to the world of Mich Dulce!

 You can view the exhibit at Trilogy boutique on Rada st., Legaspi Village,  Makati.  I was talking to Jujiin, telling him that he should be selling his work.  I am certain that there a lot of people out there who would want to take home a part of his beautiful universe.

It was my first time to come to Trilogy and I was like, "I must come back. I want to SHOP!"

It was my first time to come to Trilogy and I was like, "I must come back. I want to SHOP!"

I love how event he spread was cool and funky!

I love how event he spread was cool and funky!

Melvin Mojica was in charge of the music and it was sooo funny! It sounded like the background music of some late 70's movie. Think disco/cocktail scene.  I LOOOVED IT! I want a copy!

Melvin Mojica was in charge of the music and it was sooo funny! It sounded like the background music of some late 70's movie. Think disco/cocktail scene. I LOOOVED IT! I want a copy!

 

Detail shots of what I saw in Trilogy.

Detail shots of what I saw in Trilogy.

I felt really privileged to be there.  I was witnessing something really special that night.  As I looked, the creative spirit was extremely high and the people around me were so expressive and inspiring!  I thought this is the new Manila creative scene…and it was GOOD!
Creative spirits all in row. Paolo, Jujiin, Milan and Matt!

Creative spirits all in row. Paolo, Jujiin, Milan and Matt!

Robby Carmona in front of a photo sculpture.

Robby Carmona in front of a photo sculpture.

Martin Bautista and Divine Lee snuggle up!

Martin Bautista and Divine Lee snuggle up!

Patrick and Jiggs shows all of us how to work the tight jean and boxy top combo!

Patrick and Jiggs shows all of us how to work the tight jean and boxy top combo!

One of my fave couples in the world!

One of my fave couples in the world!

Joan and Isha ham it up for me! I love this photo!

Joan and Isha ham it up for me! I love this photo!

Nix and Jujiin went to School together, here they are with our dear friend Cedric who just arrived that morning!  Welcome home Cedric!

Nix and Jujiin went to School together, here they are with our dear friend Cedric who just arrived that morning! Welcome home Cedric!

Matt Gozum was wearing this cool head piece! I like it!

Matt Gozum was wearing this cool head piece! I like it!

There were so many colorful people there last night. Check out her puppy purse! LOL!

There were so many colorful people there last night. Check out her puppy purse! LOL!

Please come to Trilogy and see Jujiin’s work.  I hope it moves you as much as it moved me.
HUGS!
RAJO!

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  1. raffy says:

    omg! even the ones for women?women blzers? anyway still going there

  2. rajo says:

    Dear Raffy,
    I do not think that I will be having the boyfriend blazer in the sample sale but your best bet is to head over to SM Makati as I just launched my ‘W” mens line and there are several Boyfriend blazers there waiting to be snatched!
    THANKS!
    RAJO!

  3. raffy says:

    hey rajo i love this blog and im a huse fan of you! i heard that you will have a sample sale this saturday and im just wondering if theres boyfriend blazers there

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