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Figura #3, a sculpture by Arturo Luz at the Ayala Museum/ Greenbelt Mall Park

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City Sculptures

I think a city is defined not just by its skyline but by its landscape, particularly the sculptures and specially shaped pieces that its people get to live with and not just see from a distance.

Here are some urban sculptures found in different areas of my city, Makati.

Reclining. I've seen this reclining man at King's Court building ever since I went to a nearby school for my elementary education. Only after photographing him a while ago did I get to observe his delicate pose and half-closed eyes. Amidst the busiest of districts, this man rests as an irony. Dela Rosa corner Chino Roces Avenue



Fu Lion. I've always found these guarding sculptures interesting mainly because of its details. These fu lions give a relieving contrast to all thats modern in the city. Little Tokyo, Chino Roces Avenue


55. After taking this nifty photo of the large steel address numeral of the School of Fashion and the Arts, I researched on the number and found out its "magic." It's a triangular number (sum of all integers from 1 to 10) as well as a pyramidal number (sum of all squares of integers from 1 to 5). Oh, and it's the year when Paul wrote the first letter to the Corinthians, including the very popular passage "Love is patient and kind..."

Sometimes, I can be a geek. :) Paseo de Roxas, near Buendia


Figura #3. Currently, several of Arturo Luz sculptures are exhibited around Greenbelt and the Ayala Museum. His style has always been very modern and characterized by strong lines. His sculptures in yellow, red and black are a pleasant surprise as they are set in the mall's greens. Greenbelt Park, Ayala Center



Turuan. I recently just discovered this and it has easily become one of my favorite artworks. The sculpture of the ACCRA Law Office may appeal to some as very direct and boringly literal. But I think that's the beauty of it. Where else do you see sculptures boldly pointing at each other? My cheeky side wants to join in the pointing somehow. Seriously, I wonder who the sculptor is and why two women were chosen as the arbirated parties. Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village


Photos taken with the Sony T2 and Canon 1000D

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From Rags to Bags

Le Rosette Tote

(Standout newspaper outfit by Jojie Lloren)

Retaso or excess fabrics from production plants usually find their way to former landfill Payatas, and are made into rags by the women of this depressed community. Last night Rags II Riches, a project that aim to help the women of Payatas, unveiled the second designer collection of bags "upcycled" from these fabrics.

An exhibit was set up at The Gallery of Greenbelt 5, Makati City. Amina Aranaz-Alunan designed this summer collection defined by rosettes, stripes and nets. The pieces were fused with other indigenous materials-- a signature of Aranaz.

Aplaya Basket Tote

(Gown by Melanie Lim)

Exhibited along with the bags, newspaper ensembles were produced by Dong Omaga-Diaz, Jojie Lloren, Avel Bacudio and students of the School of Fashion & the Arts. Indeed a gorgeous piece was Lloren's (first photo). Upon closer inspection, one could even see a zipper integrated to the design. (I think it may even be wearable by a girl with a high level of finess.)


And the best bag for summer, especially if you plan to hit the beach in style, is this blue, white and orange striped tote (photo below). Feels nautical without being constricted to bold bands of blue and white. (The sandy hue of the mall flooring and the greens placed on the side just add to the beachy feel of the bag. )

Best Bag for Summer

Remarkable bags from scraps, aren't they? Who would have thought these are made from the same material as your rags and doormat?

Find out more about Aranaz at http://aranaz.ecrater.com/ and http://aminava.blogspot.com/.

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Best Friend

Shot at Seattle's Best, Greenbelt 3, Makati City

(Those of you who've seen Project Runway Philippines get this. :P If you haven't, start here.)

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The Drama!

With mannequins seemingly squinting towards a horizon, absolute black granite finishing and well-though-of warm lighting, the Jun Escario shop has one of the most elegant store interiors in the latest segment of the Greenbelt mall.*

While waiting for some friends pick some dresses, I took some photos through the shop's mirrors and glossy walls. And the results were just dramatic.

* Greenbelt 5 is an upscale mall in Makati City housing several of the Philippine's top designers.

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