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 “Yagbols” (Testicles in English). 20cm x 20cm in four connected artworks. Mixed media. An entry for Dixxxibit, a massive group of all male local urban artists joining forces, Macho Art from Macho Artists. at Pablo Gallery, Cubao, Philippines. It never got the chance to be displayed because of logistics difficulties. Where evil never sleeps! | Yummy | Jan 5, '10 5:42 AM
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 Yummy. Pencil on paper, digitally colored. Illustration used for a fast food restaurant. | Wasta | Dec 21, '09 6:07 AM
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Brownmonkeys interview tonight on
"Twenty Something", DubaiONE
10pm +4:00GMT. A Looming Culture of Mendicancy!
By Amiel Aguilar Cabanlig
As a Deist, I used to argue with friends over this Benjamin Franklin saying that “God helps only those who help themselves”. In case you’re wondering, a Deist is one who believes that supreme being does not involve itself in human affairs. No matter how “unchristian” it may sound, I believe in it… some how? Take the case of a compulsive LIAR. What good would it do for God to show the con-artist the path of truth? Perchance, when a guy is hell-bent on ruining his own life in such a fashion, the best help we can give is simply to let him do what he wants, and hope he learns his lesson someday!
I might be writing this article out of frustration so please bear with me…
One thing good about Ferdinand Marcos’ “new society” is the creation of the anti-mendicancy law. The law defines a mendicant as "any person who has no visible and legal means of support, or lawful employment and who is physically able to work but neglects to apply himself to some lawful calling and instead uses begging as a means of living" (Section 3, Par. 3, PD 1563). Mendicants have a criminal liability (Section 5). To top it all, abetting mendicancy also has its punishment.
For those who lived during the 70’s, begging used to be the very last resort. But now mendicancy has become an accepted way of life for some, and a substitute for uphill struggle. Beggars have become a traffic nuisance, poking and prodding motorists to take pity on them. Near where I live in Pasig Ultra, what used to be my only sanctuary for peace and tranquility was transformed into an evacuation center for typhoon victims. Weeks after the typhoon, when the sun was shining vibrantly, I saw physically able evacuees’ lugubriously sitting, waiting and doing nothing until for the next batch of Red Cross donations arrive.
Our culture of mendicancy comes to us in many forms and sizes!
My former UP professor Behn Cervantes wrote that self-serving politicians have long realized that the have-nots are taught to believe they are dependent on the generosity of the haves, who take advantage of this by practicing a culture of patronage. Thus, they wield power over the have-nots through another Filipino phenomenon, the utang na loob or debt of gratitude. TV shows like Wowoweee perpetuates another kind mendicancy, the dole-out mentality. The underprivileged pins their hopes on a game of chance and gamble money in hopes that luck will someday smile on them.The eight million Filipinos living abroad has also fashioned a new-fangled form of mendicancy. The Philippines is the largest recipient of foreign exchange inflows from overseas workers, who mostly reside in the US, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and United Arab Emirates. A study commissioned by the International Monetary Fund said that the inflow of money by workers abroad creates a moral hazard; there is danger that the recipient will become dependent on his or her working kin abroad. Instead of contributing to the family upkeep, some members, even those of the appropriate age, lose their incentive to work and begin to regard the money as a right. We have created an alarming culture of mendicancy! Let us put an end to it. Frederick Douglas wrote that human nature is so constituted, that it cannot honor a helpless man, although it can pity him…
Link: http://donavictorina.blogspot.com/2009/10/looming-culture-of-mendicancy.html
YOU THINK WE CAN REVERSE THIS SITUATION?
 Dogboy with Gary Dourdan (Warrick Brown of CSI Las Vegas) at Club Cavalli, 12mn.
Star strucked!   Click to ExpandCAMPAIGN ME MAGAZINE: The Leading Advertising and Media Magazine features the Brownmonkeys on the Inspiration Section (page 29). Grab a copy and read all about it!*Campaign Cover Art (Celfone Teenage girl) by DIGITAL ADDICT A team of volunteers is out to help charities get through tough times, with the aid of 1,000 drawings The alarm bells have been sounding non-stop for Emma Pinkerton, Meghan Cabral, Rollan Rodriguez and Renata Giovannoni ever since the global financial crisis first made headlines. But it’s not the thought of their own bank balances that’s making them meet up after a hectic day at work. The quartet hops from one café to another to discuss ideas on how to help charities breathe easy during these difficult times.These creative youngsters are collectively called The Legion DXB — an offshoot of a South African group which aids good causes through art events. One such event, called Night of 1,000 Drawings, saw the Johannesburg group bring together artists and members of the public to create sketches and drawings in a huge occasion. The individual works were eventually sold for around Dh50 each, with the proceeds benefiting an organisation called Paballo Ya Batho, which has helped feed homeless people in the city for more than 18 years. It was events like these that caught the eye of South African Giovannoni. She says, “I went to some of the meetings and liked the idea and what they were doing. David Quan Chong, who started the entire concept, came to Dubai and asked me whether I would like to start The Legion DXB here. I thought it was a great idea as the emirate is desperate for such things. Later, David asked me to get a team together.” Besides South Africa and Dubai, The Legion also operates a similar art group in Amsterdam, Holland, helping to spread the word of its brand of artistic fundraising around the globe. The Legion DXB aims to raise awareness about smaller charities in the city that may have been overlooked, as well as get people excited about art and being creative. The group was so inspired by its South African counterparts’ Night of 1,000 Drawings event, that work is underway to hold a similar event in Dubai. “We’ve started holding pre-events to collect the 1,000 drawings and doodles we need from charitable individuals — be they artists, calligraphers or people wanting to contribute some of their time and creativity to a good cause. The main event will be held on November 25 at Art Sawa,” says Pinkerton. “With the whole world in a financial crisis,” she adds, “we can only imagine how charities are struggling to raise money.” Cabral says: “It is going to be something Dubai has never seen before. One thousand drawings from people from all walks of life — the general public, artists, celebrities and even some people who have flown in from South Africa — will all be displayed equally in an awesome location, with the profits going to charity.” Money raised at the event will be handed over to Gulf for Good and The Palestinian Children Relief Fund, among other good causes. At the group’s first event, Doodle at the BBQ, held on September 7, more than 80 enthusiastic participants flocked to The Shelter gallery in Al Quoz to submit their drawings. “It was great to have such a variety of people — students, designers, teachers, hair-stylists, auditors, IT workers and speech therapists — they were all taking part. It is amazing how many people say they can’t draw, but then when you start doodling in a relaxed environment, it actually turns out to be quite fun,” says Cabral. With so many talented illustrators attending the event, most of the drawings were of a high standard, but most importantly, all submissions were hand-drawn. “We have collected a wide variety of drawings so far. Some of them have been posted on our Facebook page, although nothing can be computer-generated,” says Cabral, adding, “Everything needs to be done by hand. Even the logos of our sponsors are drawn by hand.”The emphasis on using paper, pencils and sketch pens stirred up fond memories for the team. So while Rodriguez, now an accomplished graphic designer, found himself in the unusual position of sitting on the floor while working on posters with pots of paint, he enjoyed the experience.“The event itself is so alive. Drawing with brushes, paints and colours took me back to my college days and the old methods of working. Here, we have the chance to draw with our hands, like we used to.” Cabral explains the group has a lot in common when it comes to art and doing what they love. “We are all passionate about creativity and trying to inspire creativity in others, plus we all work in similar jobs in advertising agencies. We have all seen the hardships of poverty and consider ourselves fortunate to be in a position where we are able to give back in some way,” she says. Running such a large event brings with it inevitable hiccups and teething problems. “There seems to be a lot more red tape here, which we are slowly learning about,” explains Cabral. “There are only 11 or 12 registered charities in Dubai, so it seems far simpler if you are on the list. Gulf for Good falls under the umbrella of the International Humanitarian City, which is a registered charity. There are a lot of people who have gone out of their way to help us through the process,” she adds. “No one seemed to know the legalities behind getting permission for events like fundraising. There was a lot of confusion regarding that,” says Giovannoni. Though all charities, big and small, are noble in thought and action, it is the smaller institutions that the team is eager to help out. “There are a lot of bigger charities that are doing very well. We want to help the smaller ones who get no publicity. We want to put their names out there,” says Giovannoni. She says being part of The Legion DXB has kept her awake at night. “It’s a 24-hour job. I barely sleep, I keep thinking about the event and the people I have to get in touch with to make it work.” However, it’s the end result of helping good causes that keeps the team together and working hard. “Knowing that we are doing it all for a good cause, and inspiring Dubai to be more creative at the same time, keeps us going,” says Cabral. anu@khaleejtimes.com
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ANYONE KNOWS WHO OWNS / KNOWS SOMEONE WHO HAS A GORILLA SUIT/ COSTUME? MAYBE WE CAN BORROW OR RENT IT FOR A PHOTO SHOOT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. CALL DOGBOY - 050 4284021.   I've been seeing a lot of Noir films lately. From Citizen Kane to Touch of Evil. These are American film classics done on the post war era. Low-key black and white, hard boiled dialogues, gloomy and smokey alleys, guns, cigarettes, a good girlfriend turned into a bitchy witch nemesis, and of course, crime that puts a man's dignity into test. Witnessing this film genre seems awfully slow than the modern movie experience that we have now. Such profound effects after these Noir feeding experience. I felt like I am drawn to this enigmatic fusion of claustrophobia and hunger for the macabre. Learning from Noir is like dissecting everyday scenarios into frame-like, comic segments, It's brutal-depressed ending is an outcry of a modern man on present wonderment of missery. Whatever the feeling, surely it made a great impact to what is now they call movie-making. Dog Thanks for all the people who came at TINK last Friday night. It was amazing that we actually came up with all those drawings, plus your presence was super duper cool! 'Til next Friday. Please support our friend Mark by voting. Your action will be highly appreciated. Read through.
Hi everyone! This goes for those who might now know me, I'm Mark Ganzon. I also go by the pseudo name "Cloud88". I'm graphic designer for a trading company in UAE and still is after office hours. I've been at it formally and professionally for 5 years now and I'm not stopping at any point in time. I'm sending this email to show you what I can do, what keeps me busy, and what my intentions are for this one in particular. To be honest, I just got here in February of this year and haven't adjusted fully with my life here. In a nutshell, I'm not earning that big yet. So I shamelessly plug my design for a cause. Last August 29, 2009, my grand mother was sent to the hospital due to a heart attack that resulted her the inability to speak normally and a ticket to the Intensive care unit. This is inevitable for an old person but she still has the will to fight this one off and live some more. The thing is, hospital bills are a big problem specially in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) which everyone knows. So here I am, humbly writing to you not because I seek financial help but votes. Yes, votes. Votes that will let me win a cash prize of almost USD 2,500 that will grant my grandmother medical treatment that she deserves. A few more years to live and only 5 minutes of your time. Nothing more. I design. This is my gift. And I'm using it to win my relative a chance to live and to have more birthdays starting with me next year since she's also 8th of August. Same day as mine. Please, I only ask for five minutes of your time to vote and nothing more. If not given the chance for me to personally return the favor, then I bid you more and bountiful blessings in days to come. Consider this as a prayer and a vote for my grandma's speedy recovery. By following the links below (where the instructions on how to vote is) will be one big step for that chance. http://cloud88dotcodotnr.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-threadlesscom-entry-please-another.html
http://cloud88dotcodotnr.blogspot.com/2009/08/please-vote-for-my-design-d.htmlThank you very much in advance and please, feel free to pass this email around. The design is up for voting until September 4, 2009. I hope that it's enough time to make things happen. Thank you again everyone and God bless you all! - Mark | |
