poster by: sergio bumatay III
“Spread Out”
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (or the Illustrators for Children) is the Philippine’s first and only association of artists committed to the creation and promotion of illustrations for children. Ang INK was founded on June 7, 1991 during a Children’s Book Illustration Workshop sponsored by the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) and the Goethe-Institut Manila. The workshop was conducted by visiting German illustrator Reinhard Michl.
Ang INK was born out of a belief that an organized interaction and collective effort among colleagues is vital to the professionalization and development of the industry.
Today there are over 300 active and inactive members coming from different fields and areas of discipline such publishing, advertising, animation, graphic design and the academe.
In it’s over 20 year history, the organization has held over 30 exhibitions touching on different aspects of Philippine life, history and culture. So far it has published 5 books as an organization while its members have illustrated and at times written countless children’s books over the past two decades.
Ang INK’s members have continually been awarded in both Philippine and International award competitions over the years. We fondly call ourselves, “INKies.”
Last Saturday (March 31, 2012), we welcomed the newest batch of INKies at the Orientation Seminar held at the UP College of Fine Arts Auditorium.
This year has been record breaking application period as 68 applicants sent over their entries. The org had a tough time deliberating on the works because the talent level was incredibly high. In the end, 30 applicants made the cut.
During the Seminar, veteran INKies and multi-awarded artists Jomike Tejido and Brian Vallesteros shared their works and the things they’ve learned in their careers. Then PBBY-Alcala Prize Winner Hubert Fucio and Honorable Mentions Domz Agsaway, Jonathan Rañola and Aldy Aguirre discussed their winning entries into the competition.
The Seminar finished off with each of the new INKies presenting their portfolios. Here’s hoping for a fruitful 2012 with the “Newkies”. :)
Here are the newest INKies:
Ang, Audrey
Ang, Leo
Asis, Aaron Paul
Aransanzo, Kay
Bagadion, Meg
Bauza, Jamie
Carbonel, Nice
Cardenas, Belay
Chua, Valerie
Co, Karlene
Dagal, Camz
Espiritu, Iori
Lacsamana, Wiji
Lesaguis, Potti
Mateo, Pao
Micu, Chino
Palmares, Sabrina
Peralta, Kris
Perianes, Jaja
Pineda, Lou
Ranada, Tere
Relova, Gel
Reyna, Ben
Risulmi, Omar
Sto. Domingo, Jason
Sy, Arlene
Tan, Ingrid
Tiu, Georgia
Villamor, Charlene
Yumul, Lance
The Ang INK catalog is a DIY piece made by the members and given to various companies and publications who may need the services of an illustrator. It’s a self-promo piece and sadly, it has seen better days. Over the years, the catalog has gotten thinner and thinner. Extending deadlines never seems to help as fewer and fewer members bother to make entries.
There used to be a time when entries by Pepper Roxas and Robert Alejandro were lovely little fold-out affairs.
For the this year’s INK Orientation Seminar, Fran Alvarez made a short video (shot and edited with her iPhone 4S no less) showcasing some INK Catalogs over the years. Here’s hoping it inspires both old and new members to submit their own exciting entries.
“Take Flight”
“Beyond Pages and Eyesight”
“Bedtime Scaries”
“Travel Without Moving”
“Internal Nebula”
