Baybayin calligraphist Taipan Lucero and the stroke of nationalismBy ARLO CUSTODIOA graphic artist by profession, George Ian Joseph Figueras Lucero has always been fascinated by calligraphy, moreso the early writing system of the far eastern inhabitants of Las Islas Filipinas in the mid-15th century. As such in this exclusive interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, Lucero passionately corrected the common notion that the ancient Filipino writing is called Alibata. ‘CalligraFilipino’ advocacyIn August 2018, Lucero showcased his Baybayin fine art calligraphy through “CalligraFilipino 1” at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in Intramuros, Manila. For Lucero, Baybayin is more than just a Filipino writing system. It is my dream to see traditional Filipino culture flourish today; for it to rise beyond its colonial confines, for it to thrive and display all its splendor, as it could ignite renewed enthusiasm for traditional Filipino culture and arts,” he expressed.

Source: Manila Times February 16, 2019 17:24 UTC