Comments on: Hocus — An Exhibit of Paintings by Guy Custodio Envisioned by Saul Hofileña, Jr.

By: Betchay

Betchay — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 23:39:12 +0000

MM, here is an article on Cartas Philippinensis published yesterday at Manila Bulletin

https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/12/filipinos-in-tarot/

By: Footloose

Footloose — Thu, 25 May 2017 14:04:46 +0000

Being senior by at least a generation over you guys, I caught Roger Moore early in his career as Simon Templar. I thought he was too pretty as 007 but that’s only because Connery was my contemporary Bond. Riley, Ace of Spies (here is the Shostakovich romance they used as theme httpss://goo.gl/IryQvt ) gave me my indelible taste for British espionage and set the pace for me for fast moving and intelligent thrillers supplied in ample measure by Ian Fleming up to John le Carré.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 24 May 2017 04:39:34 +0000

Connie C, yes indeed, a sad day for Roger Moore fans and James Bond fanatics.

By: ConnieC

ConnieC — Tue, 23 May 2017 22:32:28 +0000

Off the subject, MM, but thought I’d say it especially for you a Bond fan. James Bond lives on but Roger Moore is dead. He was the James Bond of our TV screen from 1973 through 1985. Farewell Sir Roger Moore!

By: erehwon

erehwon — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:51:37 +0000

Off topic: MM, Zubuchon is featured on this vlog by Mark Wiens, a Chinese-American food vlogger based in Bangkok, beginning at 18:46.
httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIBpeTBlF4c

By: artisan chocolatier

artisan chocolatier — Sun, 14 May 2017 23:23:59 +0000

…”Or better yet, commission Mr. Custodio to paint a family portrait, but set three centuries earlier… :) “… It would be interesting to see you in Lapu-lapu’s outfit! :-)

By: Footloose

Footloose — Sun, 14 May 2017 18:29:03 +0000

@Betchay, Thanks for the additional links. BTW, I’m blind to spelling and grammatical slips in blog posts and comments but vigilant only with those who make their living from writing.

By: Betchay

Betchay — Sun, 14 May 2017 16:18:25 +0000

Oh, what a surprise MM! Thank you for this post and your appreciation of the artworks. Glad that you really enjoyed the exhibit…history and art combined. This is like a continuation and visualization of hubby’s history book “Under the Stacks”. It is thru history that we learn from the past.
Here is another article that may explain to you the appeal of the Bridge of Caprice:
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/608986/hocus-focus-freedom-or-slavery/story/
Btw, presently there is no museum shop but the book “HOCUS” as well as the Philippine themed tarot cards “Cartas Philippinensis” are both available in Fully Booked.
Sending you an email re: your questions

And to our eagle-eyed grammar police Footloose, thanks for pointing out that modifying absolute is a no-no :) and GCA will be pleased ;)

By: Footloose

Footloose — Sun, 14 May 2017 03:36:51 +0000

I wrongly speculated that it would be about Philippine black magic, but as it turns out, exceedingly more interesting than mere magic, it’s artful depiction of our history. So not Hokus but HoCus, a blend (not an acronym) of initial syllables of the surnames of the two protagonists. Thanks Marketman for the coverage above and for the link which is also informative although it contains my English usage pet peeve, modified unique, most unique, twice. Fortunately, it was redeemed with shots of GCA, still pretty after all these years so everything is forgiven.