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With internet awesome power Tita Christine finds LOST ancient Filipino knowledge, RAISES dead secrets and is REVIVING ancestors from a long sleep.

Despite centuries of being hidden, the mysteries of the island are being revealed by artist, Christine Balza. Launching her art at Linen Life Gallery http://www.thelinenlifegallery.com. January 23rd 2011, Darrell Frances Robinson has kindly sponsored artist, Christine Balza in her first art show in San Leandro, CA.

I am deeply connected to Baybayin Script, an ancient writing system which has not been actively used since the 1800's. My efforts have been rewarded in unexpected blessings. Thanks to "Linen Life Gallery" I have the opportunity to bring my visions to life.

I have the space, the time, the inspiration and the purpose. I need supplies to make it happen. My goal is to express lost aspects of the Pinoy culture.

Project #1
Bamboo sculpture, mimicing the path our ancestors used to pass their messages on to their "kababayin" or neighboring towns.
SUPPLIES: 15-20 bamboo poles of various diameter(2"-5") at least 5' tall,
(3)planter boxes and florist form for support and paint.
appx cost $300.00

Project #2
Visual art, mixed media - (5) paintings
My goal is to visually awaken the island essences in our modern Fil Am lives.
Canvas of various sizes, art supplies(paint, brushes and more)
appx cost $400

Project #3
TBA, it will come in my dreams....

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Funding period
Sep 21, 2010 - Oct 21, 2010 (30 days)

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    Invitation to the Art Show! 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" original art customized with your own sentiment by Christine Balza

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    7 backers

    Invitation to the Art Show! 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" original art and bamboo pendant, both customized with your own sentiment by Christine Balza

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    Invitation to the Art Show! 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" original art, bamboo pendant, both customized with your own sentiment by Christine Balza, and 11x17 poster Baybayin Script and YOUR NAME(COMPANY) OR EXPRESSION IN BAYBAYIN ON HER PROJECT

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    Invitation to the Art Show! 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" original art, bamboo pendant, both customized with your own sentiment by Christine Balza, 11x17 poster Baybayin Script and YOUR NAME(COMPANY) OR EXPRESSION IN BAYBAYIN ON HER PROJECT and a final Framed picture of the sculpture on Openning Day!