Back in October, Suku, New Sun Artistry’s Christine Balza successfully raised funds for her very first art show with the help of many generous backers through her kickstarter project. Linen Life Gallery is proud to present Baybayin artist, Christine Balza this month at their venue. The reception will be held on January 23, 2011 at 6 – [...]
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Be a Backer for Christine Balza’s First Art Show
October 8th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
In the past year, I was able to network and build friendships with Baybayin artists. Now one of these Baybayin artists needs all our help. Suku, New Sun Artistry’s Christine Balza will be launching her very first art show in January 2011. Balza’s work has been published online and in print in the Tayo Literary [...]
Coming Soon: Baybayin Documentary
July 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I just got word on Christian Cabuay’s upcoming Babyain documentary which features some artists that have been featured on this blog like Norman De Los Santos and Christine Balza. Christian Cabuay is a Baybayin artist who is currently based in the San Francisco, California area. He was born in the Philippines and previously lived there [...]
Baybayin Ukyabít, New Filipino Card Game
June 19th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Fil-Am Ako friend, Norman de los Santos describes Baybayin Ukyabít as a radical Filipino alphasyllabary card game, where you learn to use Baybayin script characters to build simple two-syllable Tagalog words. Ukyabít is a revolutionary new and fun approach to word puzzle card games and language learning. ukyabít – a Filipino (Tagalog) word that means; scramble, [...]
Raising the Ancestors: Baybayin Project
June 1st, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Baybayin, the Pre-Filipino script is often the topic of discussion on this blog because it is an important part of Filipino culture that has made its comeback with the emergence of Baybayin artists. For Baybayin artist, Christine Balza, raising awareness and educating/re-educating everyone on the Filipino script is a top priority. For these reason, the [...]
Norman de los Santos’s I Am Fil-Am
May 15th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently got word from Baybayin artist, Norman de los Santos aka “Nordenx” on his online store where you can purchase his artwork. “I Am Fil-Am” is one of his many eye-catching art work that embodies honor and patriotism. Philippines and U.S. symbols are combined to represent the dual nature of a true American citizen. Also, Norman [...]
Suku, New Sun Artistry Custom Designs
April 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently placed an order for a custom design at Christine Balza’s Suku, New Sun Artistry. Balza’s company aims to strengthen and respect Philippine cultural traditions. For those interested, my custom orders were Baybayin name translations for my twin nieces and nephew. The order consists of baby tees and wall art. The Baybayin characters are [...]
I Am Fil-Am t-shirts from Suku-Art
March 29th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Christine Balza over at Suku-Art just recently informed me that her “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts are now on sale. This design is “HOT out of design,” says Christine Balza. The “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts is now available and you can click here to order. Check it out and support the talented Filipina-American Baybayin artist!