Here are some photos from April 14-15:
For the full photo album, head over to: http://thecorsarius.multiply.com/photos/album/111/48th_UP_National_Writers_Workshop_Days_3_4
Once more from Kael Co’s blog:
“1:02: Done with lunch, back from a short walk to buy cigs. Hinihingal ako. Alfar’s work-in-progress workshop starts at 1:30 pm, but I’m not sure if it’d be appropriate to liveblog about it, since you guys haven’t yet read the text. I’ll maybe keep this sparse, just keep an eye (ear) out for interesting soundbites. Rakenrol. (Oh, and naligo na ako.)…
“…1:34: New lesson learned: May convention pala sa fantasy, a sort of map for the narrative, which goes, Separation, Initiation, Return. Cool, when taken in relation to the structure of pre-colonial epics, ‘no? Anyway, Alfar says he’ll diverge from it. I’m really apprehensive about giving out spoilers here, so bear with me, bok. At least may sense of suspense kayo sa paglabas ng nobelang ito, a…“…1:50: Sir Butch’s practice: go out of his way to find as nondescript a name as possible. Para ‘yung character maaalala lang because of, well, the way he was characterized. This in context of realist fiction: symbolic, charged names are “unearned mileage.”"
Read the rest of his blog post here.
This one’s from Kael Co’s blog:
“9:02: Will be liveblogging Gelo Suarez’ poetics presentation, which starts at 9:30. Ligo muna ako. Ayos ang breakfast, mehn– itlog na pula’t kamatis, espadang daing, garlic tapa, sinangag. Balik ako, mehn, bubuhay lang ng dugo. Ligo. ‘Sak.…
“…10:44: de Ungria calls this kind of art as “literalism,” concerned with the very materiality of art. Cites Dadaists and Surrealists as progenitors. Asks Suarez, “Bakit hindi mo sila binanggit?”…
“…10:46: Suarez answers, “Marami pa akong gusto sanang banggitin.” Cites facebook comment: “Don’t commit suicide by saying that what you’re doing is new.” Cites particular Dadaist influences. Hindi ko ma-spell, e, tanungin na lang n’yo siya. Cites Situationists din.”
Read the rest of his blog post here.
Angelo Suarez, Fellow for Poetry in English discussing his poetics.
This one’s from Dean Alfar’s blog:
“It’s only this morning that I finally really began to enjoy Baguio. For the past couple of days, I’ve been anxious about my poetics presentation, trying to follow Rio Alma’s instruction to be honest and open, Ricky de Ungria’s desire to see where I am and what I’ve got in the pipeline, my feeling that my poetics are less complicated or sophisticated than everyone else’s, and my skepticism about blahblahs…
“…When my turn came, I dispensed with the original poetics material I submitted and opted to share with the panel and fellows what I (and other spec fic writers here) negotiate when we write fiction. And in the spirit of honesty, I shared my concerns when I wear multiple hats as author and advocate. Along the way, I said that spec fic did not need anyone’s validation or permission or approval - but it will be up to us to apply rigor and such. During the Q&A Ichi suggested I lighten up haha. Oo nga naman. Minsan, over itong “balls-to-the-wall” crap ko.”
Read the rest of his blog post here.
Dean Alfar, Fellow for Fiction in English discussing his poetics.
Mikael de Lara Co, Fellow for Poetry in English discussing his poetics.
Here are some photos from April 13:
For the full photo album, head over to: http://thecorsarius.multiply.com/photos/album/109/48th_UP_National_Writers_Workshop_Day_2
Some pics from the first three days of the Workshop, courtesy of Kael Co.
This one’s from Dean Alfar’s blog:
“I utterly loathe long bus rides. The sheer tedium, the cramped leg space, the same recycled air going around, the faulty airconditioning, the fact that I can’t stop for a smoke whenever I please, my vertiginous reactions to attempts to read while in motion - I avoid it if I can. And today, irksome films make my list…
“…When we finally got to Camp John Hay, we quickly checked-in, dumped our stuff and rushed off to Ben Cabrera’s lunch feast (BenCab is one of the most accomplished Filipino artists). Dizzy with hunger (it was well past lunchtime), we were greeted by a canao feast when we got to his namesake museum. We missed the ritual but got to eat (hands only, no utensils please) and watch the dances with gongs. Afterward, I wandered through the various floors of the museum and took photos of the pieces that most intrigued me (sadly, still stuck in my camera since I forgot to buy a card reader before I left - hmm, but SM Baguio is not too far).”
Read the rest of his blog post here.
You can also follow Carl Joe Javier’s and Mikael Co’s Workshop thoughts through their Plurk accounts. More updates from the Fellows coming soon.
