Undercurrents

Scott "Gutsy" Tuason’s exhibition of photographic art called Undercurrents recently ended its month long run at Studio 333, owned by Christopher Holbrook and is located in Sausalito, California, an exclusive and small seaside spot located just across the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco. The exhibit was award-winning photographer Gutsy’s US debut originally scheduled for two weeks only but due to its popularity, Studio 333 extended the show to a month. The 36 original prints, signed by Gutsy and exhibited at Studio 333, made obvious the adventurous spirit of Gutsy’s art which is deeply influenced by the vast marine life landscape. Gutsy’s striking images depict magnificent creatures of the wild and humans surrounded by the splendor of nature.

The exhibit was announced in over 15 newspapers in Northern California and all over the Web. The opening night included society figures from San Francisco and Marin County, including actress Cloris Leachman.

Because of the success of the photo exhibit, Gutsy was asked to mount another exhibit in Sausalito next year. He will also have exhibitions in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Santa Monica and then off to Paris and London. Gutsy is represented exclusively by Double Davis in San Francisco owned by Ron Davis II and Mish Mari Davis. Gutsy’s latest coffee table book Bahura is available at Fully Booked, Powerbooks, Filipinas Heritage Library, Scuba World, A Different Bookstore, Tesoros, Silver Lens, Café del Sol Boracay and El Nido Resorts.

Spooked to perfection

All roads led to the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) as everyone trooped to the Cream Halloween Ball hosted by Bigfish. Powered by Addict Mobile, Cream Halloween Ball 2005 was the sixth installation in the biggest and longest running costume ball in Manila. DJ Erwin Edralin did a great job of warming up the crowd before Cream DJ Gareth Wyn played a set of house tunes with a mix of trance.

 This was the first time all three halls of the PTTC were utilized for the party. It was also the first time over 5,000 people attended the event. Cream Tony Barton touted the Bigfish-Cream events as "one of the best Cream dance events in the world." The music took party goers dancing until five in the morning drinking ERG and Miller beer.

 Spotted were Folded & Hung owners Ronald Pineda and Alan Vianson, designer Tonichi Nocom, architect Dan Lichauco, Junie Licaros, Karylle Padilla, Tals Diaz, Inaki and Kimmie Lamata, Norman and Astrud Crisologo, Pixie Cheah, Josa Primero, Nicole Santos, DJ Sanchez, Denise Albert, Lester Castillo and John Osmena Jr.

2006 trends

Edsa Shangri-La Isla Ballroom was packed for Philippine Fashion Trends ’06, staged to commemorate the 10th anniversary of SAGA Events as one of the country’s top events production companies and FDCP being the forefront in the Philippine fashion and design industry.

The hotel’s GM John Rice said, "The hotel fully supports the initiative of the FDCP and its goal of uplifting the cause of the Philippine fashion industry."

Under the direction of SAGA’s Robby Carmona, the show started with a parade of the hottest styles in hair fashion, as presented by TIGI Catwalk. There were wide screens all around the ballroom as the models made their way across stage wearing next year’s fashion created by members of the FDCP headed by Randy Ortiz. Guests still enjoyed wine and canapés served by Edsa Shangri-La after the fashion show.

Others seen include Anton Barretto, Bernice Palanca-Go, Liza Ilarde, Joan Bitagcol, Raya Mananquil, Nono Palmos, IBM’s Wilson Go and Albert Martinez.

Christmas at Borders

A display of red and gold and Christmas music signaled the start of the Christmas season at Borders, the store known for its varied lines of exclusive furniture, art and home decorative items. Cocktails were held to unveil line of Christmas gifts which were meaningful and beautiful, yet affordable. Serenading guests with Christmas songs was the children’s choir from San Juan Nepomuceno High School. Some great finds on display included uniquely designed angels, the Holy Family, Nativity sets done in gold, ruby-red candles, a delicate gold-flecked stand to hold those Holiday fruits, a cute Christmas tree of coiled wires decked with golden doves, and a filigree clay jar.

The display was put together by designer Rachy Cuna, inspired by owner Alice Cruz’s concept of Borders having a Christmas store within the store where shoppers can immediately see everything and easily decide what they want.

Seen at the scene were Lorna Laurel, Marie and Butch Schnabel, Bing and Maurito Blardony, Marvi Sala, Gianna Montinola, Annie Young and Patrice Tan.

Borders is located at 2291 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City with tel. nos. 893-2905 or 893-2908. Store hours are from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

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