LEFT: "Down the Rabbit Hole" by Liza Flores
(SPOT.ph) Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, the Philippines' first and only organization of illustrators for children, celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exhibit titled Tinker Tales. It showcases over 200 illustrations inspired by stories gathered from young students of The Raya School, San Vicente Elementary School, AHA Learning Center, Quality Life Discoveries, and ATD Fourth World-Philippines. The exhibit runs until October 16 at the Ayala Museum in Makati City.
"Brave Dave" by Jomike Tejido
Other activities in line with the month-long celebration of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK), in partnership with the Ayala Museum, are the following:
Book launch of Adarna House’s Kapitbahay Kubo and Kara at Play
September 24, 10 a.m.
The children's books are illustrated by Ang INK's Jamie Bauza and Pergy Acuña.
Illustration Masterclass: Secret Techniques for Award-Winning Book Illustrations
September 24, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
It is facilitated by Sergio Bumatay III and Rommel Joson. Registration fee is P1,500.
"Mr. Swings" by Pepot Atienza
"Ang Pusang Naging Bibig" by Rex Aguilar
Kiddie Arts & Crafts Party
October 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Admission is free with museum entrance.
Sketch Afternoon
October 8, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy a drawing session with your favorite INKies. Registration fee is P650.
"Happy Dance" by Frances Alvarez
INKfest
October 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It showcases live art, merchandise tables, and art activity booths. Admission is free with museum entrance.
Ang INK, founded in June 1991, is an offshoot of a children's book illustration workshop then sponsored by the Philippine Board on Books for Young People and the Goethe-Institiute Manila. It was created with the belief that "a collective effort among colleagues is vital to the professionalization and development of the industry."
Tinker Tales runs until October 16. Ayala Museum is at Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City.