Yesterday I dropped by The Row @ Glorietta 5 for the launch of the Nick Joaquin chapter of Freeway Art’s National Artist Collectors’ Series. It was packed when we got there,but I could hear readings of some of Nick Joaquin’s works from our cocktail table outside.
It was brilliant of Freeway to feature National Artists. Not only do they get to promote the works of some of the people that best defines our culture, it enabled them to reach out to the younger generation through one of the languages that the youth know best, FASHION. And with all the brouhaha surrounding the National Artist proceedings now, we need projects like these more than ever to raise the profile of what makes and deserves the title, National Artist.
The work of Nick Joaquin’s that is closest to my heart is May Day Eve. Its haunting quality and richness of the text never left its impact on me after I first read it in my freshman high school year.
During the readings, A Bo’s coffee stand was on hand to provide refreshments and yummy pastries and sandwiches to the guests.
Colleagues Abby and Tin with Bo's goodies
Mo Twister as host for the night
In the loot - Nick Joaquin Limited Edition Clutch Bag (P395)
My favorites from the collection are these:
May Day Eve by Nick Joaquin Hoodie Jacket (P1495)
AND THIS ONE! I really like it.
The Years by Nick Joaquin Honeycomb Sublimation Dress (P1495)
Looks like sublimation prints are on its way in.
It would be interesting how they will interpret the works of other National Artists, but it looks like they served this round well.To see the entire collection, visit www.freeway.net.ph.
Now I’m off for a well-deserved massage. One more day people, and it’s a long weekend again. And to tell you the truth, it couldn’t come at a better time. Woohoo!
