Art for Women by Women

Once again the Baji collective has put together a 2-week exhibit in celebration of Women's Month with the theme "Inunlan ka sa Kalig-on". This exhibition is now in its fourth year and ever since its beginning every year has been a success (thanks to those who spearhead this event). The annual art show is a representation of women's versatility. A woman can be anything she can be and being an artist is part of that. All participating Boholanas are making art for their fellow Boholanas and all women across the globe. We celebrate Women's Month by projecting the beauty and strength of females through art. 

Come visit the Baji 2014 exhibit at Galleria Luisa, Gallares St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. The show runs from March 23 to April 5, 2014. Don't forget to sign the guestbook and tell us what you think. :]

If for any reason you cannot drop by to check it out, I have have taken a bunch of pictures and posted them here. Scroll down to see the works of Baji collective artists.

Psychedelic Muse and I

Traditional picture with the Baji logo

Baji in Analogue

Having been a part of the Baji collective (guild of female artists from Bohol, Philippines) for 3 years is a wonderful experience. Given the chance to showcase your artwork in an all-female artists exhibit is such a privilege. Mounting your piece on the same wall where known and talented Boholana artists are also hanging their works gives one a good feeling. 

The annual Baji exhibit is about to commence again next month in time to Women's Month. Sadly, I haven't prepared a painting for this year. I guess I'll submit a poem or lomo print instead, better yet I could rush creating an artwork. Hmmm... We'll see what can be done.

Take a look at last year's exhibit: Baji 2013

While waiting for February to end, here are a few shots of Baji from 2011 to 2013 using my film cameras:

2011

2012

2013

Celebrating Women's Beauty, Strength, and Grace

March is declared as Women's month, a time to celebrate the beauty, strength and grace of women all over the world. Boholana artists guild, Baji, celebrates it every year with a month-long art exhibit. Being the frustrated artist that I am, I have been participating since the pioneering exhibition last 2011. The theme for this year was Babay'ng Buhat which stands for a woman's way in Bisayan language. Artists submitted works that symbolize the lifestyle and image of women. Artworks ranged from paintings, photographs, poetry, to installation art. I felt honored to join amazing artists from all over the province of Bohol, including renowned ma'am Nene Lungay. 

As for my submission, I created my work especially for the exhibit. My painting symbolizes how a woman endures pain to accomplish goals, entitled Pain=Gain.

My work with artist's note

Below are Baji 2013: Babay'ng Buhat artworks. See how talented Boholana artists are.

Participating Boholana artists for Baji 2013

I'm making it a tradition to take a picture with the logo every year