October 5th, 2009 | by Christian | published in Articles, Tribal
I was at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco for the Filipino American History Month celebration today helping teach the pre-Filipino writing system, Baybayin. I’ve been actively participating at these events for the past 2 years and have yet to see Filipino tattoo art fully represented. With all other art forms such as painting, [...]
June 22nd, 2009 | by Christian | published in Guys
Anonymous (Los Angeles) Three Stars with a Sun and Flag by Mexicano Shop “Proud to be Pinoy.” It’s not always the Filipinos who are left by their conquerors acquiring their culture. We are leaving marks as well. Filipino’s impact on Mexican culture is very evident especially in the Pacific Coast. Residents there can be seen [...]
March 5th, 2008 | by Christian | published in Guys, Portraits
Lapu-lapu, originally uploaded by Atari, Gracinha & Marco. The first known one to rebel the Spanish. While most of us will agree that he was a great man and obviously one of the 1st “Filipino” heroes, why don’t we listen to him and keep his mentality alive? Do you think Lapu-lapu would be sad as [...]
January 25th, 2008 | by Christian | published in Articles, Guys, Sun, Video
Found this video titled “Erwin’s Filipino Star Tattoo” on Youtube. When you watch it, you’ll notice it’s a Sun not a Star. The tattoo & “Filipino Pride” trend/resurgence is a dangerous mix. While I understand that is probably just an honest Sun/Star mix-up, it brings up a few questions….do you know what your “Filipino” tattoos [...]
