This is the third sketch I did with #UskQuezonCity at the Gateway Mall 2, for the launch of #HistoEX (History to Experience). While I was sketching this I was listening to my fellow sketcher Ysa Peñas (@theonechitect) give a talk on urban sketching…which reminded me of some key strands of #UrbanSketching like documenting change and events, day to day streetscapes, urban fabric and tangible heritage (hence my notes around the sketch).
Sun-25-Aug-2024
Here is the second sketch I did with #UskQuezonCity at the Gateway Mall 2, for the launch of #HistoEX (History to Experience). I think this was part of the Sinulog Foundation Inc.’s display – the Sinulog Festival is held each January in Cebu City to honour the Santo Niño, or the child Jesus. The design of sun behind the mannequin is similar to the Philippine sun (on the national flag) which normally has eight primary rays, which represent the original eight provinces that rebelled against the Spanish during the 1896 Philippine Revolution.
Sun-25-Aug-2024
Soon after we got back home we joined #UskQuezonCity at the Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City for the launch of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ project in celebration of history month called #HistoEX (or History to Experience). At the centre of the exhibition was this original 1955 Jeepney made by the Sarao Motors who were known for repurposing American military jeeps that were left behind after World War II, into local transportation.
Sun-25-Aug-2024