Art is an
inseparable part of my life. Whenever I see one, I can't help but wonder and
ponder what the image is telling me. As the old saying goes, “a picture is
worth a thousand words.”
But I think
what's even more fun than looking at art is when you can make something of your
own. That's why I was so excited when Coca- Cola launched the Coca-Cola Bottle
Art Tour in BGC last October 2 to 4. They even sent me my own Coca Cola
Bottle Art Kit to paint on, days before the event. Definitely a great time to
work on my artistic skills!
A hundred
years for Coca-Cola has only made an even stronger impact not just for itself
but for so many, worldwide. Through each meaningful and creative campaign it
has led, there's still nothing like the artistic and cultural influences it
brought among its fans--- a lot of whom are famous artists around the world.
And THEY were definitely a big highlight in the Bottle Art Tour.
Stepping
into the Bottle Art Tent was like walking through history in the mind boggling
eyes of expert artisans as I got to see many of their original creations. There
were artworks from famous Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Peter Blake, Sally
Tharp and Steve Kaufmann. One of my favorites so far is from Haddon Sundblom's.
His Coca-Cola Santa Claus painting is just so cute! The vintage feel, the merry
warm smile, the shading and lighting of his painting are just picture perfect!
Besides, how can you resist Jolly ol' Saint Nick?
Oh! And
speaking of Santa Claus, it seems his Christmas magic came early this month as
the best part of the tour was when they hosted a silent auction during the Gala
Night where the money from the bids will be donated to the Little Red
Schoolhouse so they can build safe and clean drinking fountains. Now, isn't
this delightful? I guess the best kind of art truly is the art of giving, don't
you agree?
The
Coca-Cola Bottle Art tent was a fun place full of creativity and artistic
inspiration. Some of our very own designers such as Rajo Laurel, Joey Samson, Jojie Lloren, Francis Libiran, Sassa Jimenez, Ivar Aseron, Rhett Eala, and Philippines' top photographers such as Mark Nicdao, Jake Verzosa, Ronnie Salvacion, Doc Marlon, Shaira Luna and Xander Angeles even got to share the experience, too. I even saw celebrities like new Coca-Cola Ambassadors Janella Salvador and Jerome Ponce and some of my favorites such as Coca-Cola Ambassadors Enchong Dee and Joseph Marco.
This was
really such a happy experience. It opened my eyes to new perspectives of art
and culture and reminded me that there's so much you can do for others, if you
try to be creative. Art may just be a short word, but it can definitely go a
long, looong way.
Thank you
Coca-Cola for another truly refreshing and Open Happiness experience!
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| (Girl Power, a tribute to Rei, Vivienne and DVF). This is the commission of a lifetime! Worked on this with my amazing sister and favorite architect, Patricia! | |
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| Sharing a groupie shot with my bestie Angelette Calero and some great friends -- Tippi Tambunting, Anton Barretto, Ana de Ocampo and Michelle Tiangco |
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| Really got so excited to enter the auction for the Coke goodies! |
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| Ted Ryan, Chief Archivist of the Atlanta's World of Coca - Cola, hosting the auction. |
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| Michael Moore, the Global Marketing Leader of the Coca - Cola Bottle Art Tour |
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| Diego Granizo, President of Coca - Cola Philippines |
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| Coca-Cola Atlanta's Ted Ryan with Coca-Cola Squad Enchong Dee, Joseph Marco, Jerome Ponce and Diego Loyzaga |
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Heartthrobs Joseph Marco and Enchong Dee with Lind Hotel's Daryl and Linda Tan
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| Coca-Cola Ambassador Jerome Ponce |
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| The Two Diegos: Coca-Cola President Diego Granizo and new Sprite Ambassador Diego Loyzaga |
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| Coca-Cola VP of Public Affairs Adel Tamano, Red Cross Chairman Dick Gordon and Coca-Cola Philippines President Diego Granizo |
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| Fashionistas: Designers Nat Manilag, Francis Libiran and Arsi Baltazar |
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| Coca-Cola Bottle Art Tour's hosts Marc Nelson and Karen Pamintuan |
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| Marissa Lopa & Anton Barretto |
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| Eventologist Tim Yap and his work |
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| The Epperson ladies, Aryanna & Jenni! |
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| Coca Cola FEMSA Corporate Affairs Director Juan Dominguez and Coke loyalist Tessa Prieto - Valdes |
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| Sprite Ambassador Diego Loyzaga |
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| Coca-Cola Ambassador Joseph Marco |
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| Star Magic model-turned-actors Miko Raval and Raphael Robes |
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| Andrej Wisniewski and Myrza Sison of Cosmopolitan Magazine |
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| Enchong Dee with the Tomeldan Family |
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| Models Carlo Gonzales and LA Aguinaldo with Irish, Architect Miguel Pastor and Bench's big boss, Ben Chan |
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| Two of Philippine's top photographers Ronnie Salvacion and Mark Nicdao |
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| One of my favorite fashion designers, Joey Samson |
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| Project Runway Philippine's Mentor, Fashion Designer Jojie Lloren |
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| Fashion Designer Ivar Aseron |
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| Photographer Ronnie Salvacion |
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| Top Philippine Fashion Designer Randy Ortiz |
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| Photographer Mark Nicdao |
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| Coca-Cola's newest ambassadors, Jerome Ponce and Janella Salvador |
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| Hair Stylist Henri Calayag & Chef Tippi Tambunting |
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| Ace Photographer Xander Angeles |
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| My lovely girl friends Ana de Ocampo, Tippi Tambunting and Michelle Tiangco |
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| Happy friends: Henri Calayag, Enchong, Randy Ortiz, Maribel Lastimosa Steinmann |
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| Janella looks so lovely in her sparkling red gown by Stephtan Couture. |
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| Joseph Marco |
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| Enchong Dee |
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| LA Aguinaldo |
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| Carlo Gonzales |
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| Tola Orendain |
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| Dimitri Tolenaars |
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| Happy together: (Standing from top left to right) Tyson Kraft, Dimitri Tolenaars, Carlo Gonzales, Joseph Marco, Raphael Robes, Janella Salvador, Jerome Ponce, Jessica and Sky Yang, (Sitting in the front-left) LA Aguinaldo and Enchong Dee |
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| Miko Raval, Joseph Marco, Janella Salvador, Jerome Ponce, Enchong Dee and Raphael Robes |
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| (Standing from top left to right) Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Jerome Ponce, Joseph Marco, LA Aguinaldo, Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Enchong Dee, Dimitri Tolenaars, Carlo Gonzales and Miko Raval. (Sitting in front) Raphael Robes and Sky Yang |
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| Beautifully embellished Coca-Cola Bottle Art created by our very own designers Rajo Laurel, Joey Samson and Francis Libiran |
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| Now, this is definitely what I can call Flower Power! Inspired Coca-Cola Bottle Artworks by Jennie and Aryanna Epperson, Tweetie de Leon - Gonzales and Apples Aberin. |
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| It's amazing what you can do with just three colors! Coke Bottles designed by Ben Chan and Miguel Pastor, Ito Kish, Anne Gonzales and Xander Angeles. |
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| Coke Bottles painted on by the teams from Puregold, Mini Stop, Seven Eleven and KFC. How cute are they! |
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| More amazing Co Bottle Art shown in the Bottle Art Tour Exhibit. I wish I could take one home. |
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