Posts Tagged ‘art’
Friday, October 14th, 2011
I LOVE ART! Art is something that makes me happy. What makes me even happier is when I meet new artists and really get inspired by their work. I recently discovered this very talented young artist by the name of Eugenia Alcaide. I first met her and her amazing thread art work during the ALABAMA art fair. I asked her to create something for me and in a few weeks she came to my office and delivered the work.
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So happy when my commissioned pieces arrived.
I first only wanted two but Eugenia got inspired and created 3 pieces.
This is the very talented Eugenia Alcaide.
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I loved it! It’s haunting and a bit disturbing and very beautiful. I only have blank white walls in my office as I normally prefer to work in blank spaces so my mind can think. However, because of the beauty of Eugenia’s work, I decided to break this and add them to my wall. It’s only been a few days and I still can’t stop staring at my ladies (that’s what I call them). It’s as if they are watching my every move. LOL! Take a look at my new thread art and be amazed!
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I found a perfect spot for it in my workspace.
I cant stop staring at them!
Detail!
More detail!
It has this 3-D effect that I am so in love with.
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HUGS!
RAJO!
Tags: ALABAMA art fair, art, Eugenia Alcaide
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Sunday, June 26th, 2011
I am putting this entry here as a shout out to the universe! LOL! The very first time I saw a John Santos was almost 3 years ago. I don’t remember exactly where I saw it but what I remember was the feeling. I was in AWE! I was fascinated by his technique and the hyper realism mixed with a deep meaning and understanding of the Filipino psyche.
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After his amazing presence at the HK International Art Fair, I think it will be even more difficult to get my hands on his painting. I did hear that there is already a waiting list past the hundreds and a friend who is on the list will have his painting by 2014! LOL! Oh well! I am prepared to wait because I know one day I too will have a John Santos. In the mean time, check out a few of his amazing paintings that I saw on line.
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HUGS!
RAJO!
Tags: art, John Santos
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
If you have been following my blog you would know by now that I love museums! If I could live in one, I would! To be surrounded by beautiful art every day would be my idea of Utopia. One of the best museums in Moscow is the Tretyakov museums. www.tretyakovgallery.ru They have the finest Russian art collections in the world. A lot of the Russian artists are not known all over the world primarily because most the artworks were kept within the country. Only a handful of Russian artists’ work were able to travel. Names like Kadinsky we know of because we have seen and heard them.
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Nix in front of McDonald's Russia! We did not eat though as were still full from lunch.
This is how they spell McDo!
We had a nice stroll to the museum admiring various architectural styles.
Street art.
Birds on the shrubs! Spring is starting.
A drawing signaling we are at the Museum.
This is the Tretyakov Museum
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However there is a whole gamut of amazing artists that I have yet to discover. The museum’s founder is Pavel Tretyakov. He is a very rich merchant and industrialist that collected art, but his main intention was to share it to the world and he was quoted in saying that “these pictures must belong to the people”. I for one was completely mesmerized.
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The interiors! Beautiful chandeliers.
Happy to see lots of kids there!
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What created an impression to me were the artists Mikhail Vrubel whose brush technique and style left tingles in my spine. There was this enigmatic symbolism in his work that I could not remove from my mind. I also fell in love with the painting of Philip Malyavin called the Whirlwind. I think this will be the start of my Holiday collection based on these two artists. At the moment, my mind is so full! I cannot wait to see how this will be transformed into a collection!
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Spotted the Whilrwind and I was transfixed!
Bought the post card to show you the detail, I love the colors and the emotion this conveys. This was done is 1905.
I can imagine why YSL's greatest collection ever was his Russian Collection! It is really so inspiring! I love how your eyes just go to different directions and then you realize that it's several women's dresses in movement and the way they dance create the patterns in the painting.
According to the the founder of this museums he only collected art that would be part of Russian Culture.
Nix enjoying the paintings.
I loved how these paintings capture the essence of Russian people.
Beautiful colors!
I loved this!
Malu in front of the VRUBEL painting! It was massive! It was so moving, I almost wept!
This is called the Demon Seated by Vrubel! The colors and the way the brush strokes are done is just magical! It's so modern reminding my of graphic novels.
The portrait room!
I loved this painting! I forgot who painted it but I recall it was a self portrait. I like her smile.
This was not in the museum but it was on the metro station on the way home! I just found it amusing. LOL!
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HUGS!
RAJO!
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
I recently had the opportunity to have dinner with Mr. Ernest Escaler. He is one of my personal idols and I was more than happy to comply to his invitation. The dinner was in honor of our friends Artus Concepcion and his partner Jonathan Richter. They are spending the holidays in the Philippines.
Ernest is our Chairman of the Asian Cultural Council. I sit on the board and he has really influenced my thoughts on philanthropy and art appreciation. He prepared a sumptuous meal composed of ingredients that he grew himself! How many of us can say that? After the meal, he toured us around his beautiful home filled with the most incredible art. I really enjoyed the evening, as it was one of those super intimate dinners. Hope you’re all doing well!
Ernest is in the center being flanked by Artus, Nix and Jonathan.
We started the evening by enjoying the cool breeze of the Philippine december air. I wish it was the weather was always this agreeable.
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Tags: art, Arturo Luz, Artus Concepcion, asian cultural council, Bencab, dinner, Ernest Escaler, Fashion Insider, fernando amorsolo, friends, Hidalgo, home decor, homes, Jonathan Richter, library, Murillo, paintings, rajo laurel
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
My goodness! It’s like I am on a party overdrive! LOL! I certainly love the holidays, it seems you never run out of parties to go too!
My most recent one was an Asian Cultural Council Christmas cocktail party hosted by Patrick Reyno. It is always such a joy to visit Patrick’s pad, as it is like going to a museum! LOL! No wall is left bare! Every available surface is decked with the most modern voices in the South East Asian art scene. Patrick is one serious collector! I am just happy to be invited! Just being there ignites my creative juices. The party was short and sweet as we all had other affairs that evening! No rest for the wicked!
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Jon-Jon and Manny! I like Manny's shirt, wonder what it is?
Anton, Mia and NIx!
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Tags: ACCP, art, asian cultural council, Fashion Insider, holidays, parties, party, Patrick Reyno, rajo laurel
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
You all have to see this video! I LOVE IT! It was done by the super creative team of Jujiin, Shahani and Rcxy! I have worked with all three of them before and I daresay that they are venturing into something that is really special! This direction is something I really want to support! This video is art and I would like to encourage them to make more! BRAVO SISTERS! You make me so proud! Please watch and let me know how it makes you feel?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bna5J3g2LeM[/youtube]
HUGS!
RAJO!
Tags: art, Fashion Insider, friends, Jujiin, rajo laurel, Rcxy, Shahani, Video, youtube
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
I just had one of the most incredible dinner experiences last night! I was invited to an intimate dinner last night by Ms. Margie Moran Floirendo, otherwise known as Ms. Universe! LOL! I was very much intrigued as the invitation read “Ballet, Barbie, Bulli”. I mean…I HAD TO GO! Right!?
It had all my favorite things in this world! I love the ballet! I love as in I LOVE BARBIE!!! LOL! I think I am a fashion designer now because of the doll. As a young boy, I would steal my sisters’ Barbies and give them makeovers! I even saved my allowance just so that I could buy Christy! The first black barbie!
I also love Bulli; El Bulli is the super famous restaurant of Fernand Adria, the world famous chef who champions molecular gastronomy! His restaurant is located in Bilbao, Spain. Having a meal there is a once in a lifetime experience! Well…..When you get an invitation from Ms. Universe, you just have to go! LOL!
These were the invitations! I just had to go! I could not help myself!
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Tags: art, ballet, Ballet Philippines, barbie, Bulli, Cary Santiago, Fashion Insider, food, Gabby Barredo, James Reyes, Joey Samson, Louis Claparols, Margie Moran Floirendo, Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Philippine designers, rajo laurel, sculptures
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
I love the work of national artist Ben Cabrera! In fact, when I graduated from High School and my parents asked me what I wanted for a graduation present, I asked for his work. Thankfully, my Mom was a friend of his and I got my gift. Since then, I have been slowly collecting his work and I am now the proud owner of 6 BENCAB’s.
One of my most memorable experience with Bencab was when we collaborated on a series of paintings in 2003. I was inspired by his Sabel series and created a collection based on his work. Serendipitously, an opportunity came for him to draw models using my clothes. I brought out my SABEL collection and the model we chose was Isabel Roces. So it was Sabel times Three! The paintings were sold in an auction but I did not have the means to acquire them then. I wish one day to own one of those collaborations. Ben was kind enough though to give me one of the studies and he even dedicated it to me!
Christmas came a bit early this year because a BENCAB just fell on my lap recently and my Mom and I decided that we should get it. I liked the composition. It’s a bit dark and brooding but I love looking at it and the painting, as it makes me go through several emotions. Christmas came early for me this year! SOOOO HAPPY!!!!
I wish I knew what the painting is called?
I am almost sure that it is from his traveler series.
HUGS!
RAJO!
Tags: art, Ben Cabrera, Bencab, Fashion Insider, national artist, paintings, rajo laurel
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
I have always wanted to visit the PS1 Museum. I have been hearing only wonderful things about the place and now that I had to opportunity to be in Queens, I was finally able to do so. It’s a branch of the Museum of Modern Art and the whole museum was once a public school building, hence PS1. As you enter the museum, you are greeted by a gigantic courtyard with an installation piece that changes every season. This season, it was a like an enormous hair-like pavilion that would not feel out of place in a Star Trek movie! LOL! It was creepy and odd and absolutely perfect for the Halloween season. LOL!
The PS1 Facade.
I call this the Cousin It Pavilion. LOL!
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Tags: art, Fashion Insider, graffiti, Inspiration, Museum of Modern Art, museums, PS1 Museum, Queens, rajo laurel, travel
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