Baybayin Live Demonstrations, Lectures & Workshops
I’ve spoken at universities and organizations including Stanford, Berkeley, SF State, Davis, Asian Art Museum, University of the Philippines, Anthropology Museum of Madrid, Tokyo University and the San Francisco Philippine Consulate. Below are some of the activities I do.
Lecture
An Introduction to Baybayin is a flagship 60 minute presentation covers is targeted towards those unfamiliar with Philippine writing systems.
- What's the history of the script?
- What is the connection with India?
- What are the of the reasons it became nearly extinct?
- Who still writes it?
- What is the current state of Baybayin?
- What are the benefits of using Baybayin?
- What are some of the revival issues?
Lecture
An Introduction to Baybayin is a flagship 60 minute presentation covers is targeted towards those unfamiliar with Philippine writing systems.
- What's the history of the script?
- What is the connection with India?
- What are the of the reasons it became nearly extinct?
- Who still writes it?
- What is the current state of Baybayin?
- What are the benefits of using Baybayin?
- What are some of the revival issues?
Writing Workshop
This 60-minute hands-on activity covers in-depth overview and techniques tested on hundreds of students over the course of 2 years. It's more than just learning how to write Baybayin but using it as a tool for decolonization and changing mindsets.
- The basic characters
- The basic strokes
- Traditional Baybayin
- Modern Baybayin
- Common errors
Other topics
Other topics include Baybayin for business, strategies for promoting Baybayin and art. Custom topics available upon request.
Art performance
A 15 to 30 minute live large format (similar to above photo) calligraphy demonstration.
- Opening ceremony
- Description of art
- Tools and technique talk
- Q&A
Art show
Display of my artwork with a short talk of my influences and technique.
Documentary discussion
Since 2010, I've been filming a documentary about the script. I have hours of video that's ready for discussion. Planned completion is 2015.
Contact info@baybayin.com / 925-396-5969 / FB.com/Baybayin for more info
This 60-minute hands-on activity covers in-depth overview and techniques tested on hundreds of students over the course of 2 years. It's more than just learning how to write Baybayin but using it as a tool for decolonization and changing mindsets.
- The basic characters
- The basic strokes
- Traditional Baybayin
- Modern Baybayin
- Common errors
Other topics
Other topics include Baybayin for business, strategies for promoting Baybayin and art. Custom topics available upon request.
Art performance
A 15 to 30 minute live large format (similar to above photo) calligraphy demonstration.
- Opening ceremony
- Description of art
- Tools and technique talk
- Q&A
Art show
Display of my artwork with a short talk of my influences and technique.
Documentary discussion
Since 2010, I've been filming a documentary about the script. I have hours of video that's ready for discussion. Planned completion is 2015.
Contact info@baybayin.com / 925-396-5969 / FB.com/Baybayin for more info