Another name the writing system was called was Abakada. I believe Abakada was a name before Alibata and is still used today. Basically, its the ABC’s.
Left to right: A – Ba – Ka – Da
Filipinos in the Philippines celebrate their version of “Day of the Dead” on Nov.1 where they stay at the cemetery the whole day and even nights to spend time with relatives (living & dead). The Baybayin reads “Araw ng mga patay”. I used a permanent ink marker. More photos soon. This is skull 1 of 3.


It’s been a long time coming….a colab with Ray of Malaya Designs

This is on an 8×24 canvas using different paints and an old cassette tape. It reads One Love One Heart. The saying is from the immortal Bob Marley song. I’m a big fan of reggae and dub. My favorite singer is Michael Rose of Black Uhuru fame and the crazy Lee Perry. While living in the Philippines in the 90’s, I was part of a band that had reggae and dub elements. You can listen to the Blue Bus demo here (written and produced by me). Some dub/ambient/acoustic tunes produced by my me. High & Alien…..



Written with graphite