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.
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.
A very lovely, special gift. Thank you for sharing with us, Arlene! 🙂
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Thanks Amy. Yes, I am thrilled to have it. Started writing on it already.
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Looking forward to reading it. 🙂
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Haha, most of them are quotes from the books I started to read this year. and some list of books I found on the net.
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Nice.
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Thank you Ver.
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Lovely gift. A new artist for me
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Thanks Derrick!
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That’s a gift to treasure, Arlene. The paintings are lovely.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is indeed. Thanks a lot Pete. Juan Luna is one of our gifted artists.
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Beautiful gift for a good reader and writer
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Thank you so much Nahla. I am sure I’ll enjoy writing on it.
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Do you have a national art gallery in Manila? Have you been able to go to it? Those paintings are lovely, and I wondered if you were ever able to see one close up.
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There is one in Manila Elizabeth. These paintings are owned by Bank of the Phil. Islands. Since it was established in 1851, I presume they have all the privilege of collecting paintings by several Filipino artists in the late 19th and early 20th century. I just admired all these when I worked at the bank before.
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