I have a new journal, an additional gift from Nissa which was published by the Bank of the Philippine Islands where she works. It features the paintings of our very own Juan Luna. He was a Filipino painter, sculptor and an activist of the Philippine Revolution during the 19th century. He was one of the first to be recognized as a Filipino artist. His most notable work among so many was the Spolarium which he did in 1884.
There are more than a dozen paintings featured in the journal which belong to the painting collections of several Filipino painters and artists by the bank.
Seated Lady in White Oil on wood. 46.2 x 37.8 cm.
Grand Canal, Venice Oil on canvas 40.7 x 85.8 cm
Village Scene, Normandy Oil on wood 31.9 x 46.3 cm
This is the third feature of Filipino artists owned by BPI. I love the texture of the journal, It’s thick and I have started writing some quotes about the books I am reading this 2018 and the list of books I am going to read this year too. It is a nice addition to my still untouched journals that I have collected over the years. Most of them are gifts from friends, some are personalized ones. I wonder if I’ll be able to fill them up in the next days and years. I am excited to fill this up though, a beautiful collection, a lovely gift.
Dreams And Escapes 
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