Review Pameran International Stickerfest Street Casuals Filipina

Teman kami dari Filipina Bek ingin berbagi cerita tentang pameran stiker yang berlangsung di negaranya sekitar sebulan yang lalu. Skena gambar tempel di tempat asal Manny Pacquiao ini tak terdeteksi oleh museum sebelumnya. Senang mendangar bahwa ada acara stiker di negara sesama tetangga Asia Tenggara. Pameran bertajuk International Stickerfest Street Casuals ini menyedot banyak perhatian penggemar stiker disana. Bagaimanakah ceritanya? Simak!

How was the atmosphere of the exhibition?

Influenced by the white beaches nearby, whales, sharks, local original weed and hidden surf spots, the Cebu graffiti and street art scene atmosphere is usually chill and relax. Most of our events also have a very chill feel. Away from the metro, you don't have to wait for the night to make some tags or slap some stickers. The same atmosphere carried the Street Casuals sticker fest in a very smooth pace.

 

 

Was there any feedback from the visitors after see the exhibition?

Everyone had fun during the event. After we finished slapping the stickers and giving some to the attendees, we had some black book sessions and sketch-ups. Most visitors also brought some blank stickers for everyone to write on. Everyone was drunk, and most importantly, everyone had fun!

How about your personal opinion about the exhibition?

For me, there was a sense of achievement getting all stickers from all over the world. That itself, there is already success. The "fun" in the event still matters, but what mattered more for me was the connection. The bond we create for the fellows we have the same interest and passion as ours. I am humbled by the number of writers and artists who sent us their stickers and art. I am very thankful.

 

How you create this event?

This event started as an idea. The idea of pulling international networks into sending their beloved stickers to our city. We wanted to become part of the international community, be part of the global river. I created this event by contacting many of the writers that I previously know. Many were from Finland, Bay Area, California and other parts of Europe. Soon enough, I was able to contact some of the writers from Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore who helped a lot into promoting this fest. Later on, the poster exploded to other countries. Stickers were arriving at my door every other day, I could not keep track as to where these stickers were coming from, nor how did they know of the event. I could not be more thankful to the international community for helping us out into making this Stickerfest a reality. Definitely a first in Cebu, Philippines. Thanks a lot!

 

 

 

 

Terima kasih Bek. Mari saling mendukung skena stiker di Negara masing-masing dan siapa tahu kedepannya akan ada hubungan yang baik antar Indonesia dan Filipina. Suatu kehormatan bisa meliput tentang acara dari teman sendiri. Salam tempel!

Foto:Arsip pribadi Bek