Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Veronica Laurel Books for AIP 2012


It’s been more than a week after the Art in the Park event and I’m only posting now about what a success it was. AIP is probably one of the most exciting days for artists, collectors and people interested in culture and the arts as they meet to see each other’s works, purchase some and display their works to the public while others like art collectors comb the whole place for some rare art finds.

This is a place where you can witness someone buying a P30,000 piece of artwork on the spot without blinking an eye. Artworks range from P100 to P30,000 in this event and the variety of artworks on display exceed the colors of the rainbow.
One great thing about this is that it’s also a fund raising event for the Museum Foundation in order to make their future events and projects possible. Thank you for everyone who attended and those who commissioned book works.

A busy corner where art pieces are being mounted while collectors look at catalogs of artists' works


Here are my works on display at the event, I used ground wood for paper with a natural off-white color. The paper absorbs ink well and is highly recommended for sketches as well (charcoal, pencil, etc)

4x9x7 and probably weighs about a kilo. Tanguili edging, marine wood and ornamental leather latch
8.5x6x9 Almost 20 year old Mango tree branch
Perfect binding method, Almost 20 year old Mango tree branch. 
Was not featured in the collection under Art Informal since I gave it as a gift to a friend.
This is the smallest I've created so far. Just a bit the same size as my mobile phone. I like how the wood borers left a scar on the bark that resembles a maze.
The AIP Postcard, I sent a few to friends who lives outside the country.
If you want to purchase a book from me do drop me a line. By purchasing items, you will be helping me fuel my creative activities and also fund my future exhibits. The smallest book in the picture has a price tag of P500 inclusive of shipping nationwide. 
You can also visit my website at www.veronicalaurel.com

25 comments:

  1. This is great event, where is this? lot's of beautiful artwork wish i can buy some of them....Oninsperspective

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    1. Art in the Park happens every February of the year and is located in Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village Makati

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  2. How much is the big one then? Please email me at kathykenny1030@yahoo.com

    I'm very interested.

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  3. wow! great art works. same question here: how much is the big one? :)

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  5. That's art! I've never seen a book with a tree's branch as its cover. This is awesome! :D

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  6. hello Veronica. this is something new, i like it a lot! i have a family history book that i want to change cover. having a wood would be a good idea to preserve it. Do you do that kind, i mean i provide the paper and you do the cover? i'm interested so please send me email. thanks

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    1. Yes I do Mhe-anne. It would be an honor to cover your family book :)

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  7. There is big money in the arts. What a lucky friend to have been gifted that book on a mango branch cover. You have serious talent Veronica. I am always awed when I'm in your blog.

    Just curious: do you restore old books that are falling apart? Last week I bought books published in the 1920s and 40s. The pages are yellowed and brittle.

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    1. Yes I do Hazel, I also studied paper restoration and recovery. :) You need to put the book in a room with a dehumidifier to slow down the aging process while it waits restoration... or to just keep it from falling apart too fast.

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  8. swerte naman ni friend at may artwork siya na galing sayo. =) i like your notebook, i'll contact you pag may budget na ko. hehe!

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  9. This is really interesting. Ang galing ng mga designs! =)

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  10. Great art and great idea. The book is best to buy if you own a museum used it as guest book of prominent guest and soon to displayed in the museum.

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  11. So eto na pala yun. I remember reading your post, yung nag-cut palang ng branches. So this are the end results. Ang creative naman! :D

    Ganda ng mga designs. Unique.. Ngayon palang talaga ako nakakita ng ganito..Very artistic! Bravo. :D

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    1. Thanks! :D I'm just trying to make use of what's available around me. Glad to know someone's following and remembering the posts I make. :B

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  12. I like the first one. I can imagine being in a countryside painting or doing sketches..unfortunately I'm not that gifted. *)

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  13. very great event..

    i'm not into painting, drawing or the like..i'm interested in your works..pero gusto ko sanang gawing parang album..pwede ba to? please email me at gagay (at) gagaymd (dot) com

    late visit here from FBW!

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  14. ART has always been very interesting. Hope to attend an event like this in the future :)

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  15. Wow! 30,000 for a single piece of art? Sounds outrageous but I'm sure for art enthusiasts like you, it's worth every penny.

    You have a very creative hands.

    Thanks for visiting D' TOUR!

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    1. It depends on the artwork to be priced P30,000. That's just the maximum price available.

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  16. Congratulations on your successful event. I hope I could visit one of your exhibits soon. ^_^

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