DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Conversational Calaveras 4: Tom French and Love Macabre

Today we feature British artist Tom French. In his works, the image of skulls and lovers make a constant appearance. I invite you to squint, linger and perhaps guess the … Continue reading

October 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Conversational Calaveras 3: All is Vanity

Today we look into the world of optical illusions. We pay special attention to the art of Charles Allan Gilbert  “All is Vanity” and how it has inspired a whole … Continue reading

October 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Snakes & Ladders 5: Promoting Nutrition, Lawfulness & more…

On the last day of our Snakes & Ladders series, we look into practical and educational uses of the snakes and ladders game format. In Latin American countries, they seem to be in … Continue reading

October 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Snakes & Ladders 4: The Mythical & Natural in the Mekong and the Amazon

Today we look at snakes and ladders, the mythical and the natural in two of the world’s greatest rivers – the Mekong and the Amazon. Mythical SNAKES PHAYA NAGA of … Continue reading

October 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Healthy SAUCEry 4: From the Little Blue Boy Vegetarian House

Our recipe contributor today is the Little Blue Boy Vegetarian House (a.k.a. LBB Veggie House) in Cebu, Philippines. LBB Veggie House is a little eating place on a big mission to … Continue reading

October 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Healthy SAUCEry 3: From Greendot

Our recipe contributor today is Fu Yong Hong, co-founder of Greendot Singapore. Greendot is the best thing that’s happened to the Singapore vegetarian scene. Fast, affordable, healthy and delicious, Greendot provides non-meat alternatives … Continue reading

October 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Healthy SAUCEry 2: From Ananda Marga Wellness Center

Our recipe contributor today is Ananda Marga Wellness Center, a detox health center on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. AM Wellness Center is affiliated with Ananda Marga – an international … Continue reading

October 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Healthy SAUCEry 1: From the Raw Food Centre

Welcome to a new week here on Daily Dose of Art! To many who are trying to lose weight or be healthier, the mere mention of ‘dips’ and ‘sauces’ can … Continue reading

October 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

CLIP ART 4: How can you make CLIPLLERY?

Today we look into how we can make “CLIPLLERY” – jewellery using paper clips.  I bring you seasoned Canadian craft designer Emi Harrington and young British craft designer Jordan Norrington. 1. EMI HARRINGTON, Canada … Continue reading

September 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

CLIPART 2: How else can you use a paperclip?

Today we look into how different product innovators from around the world have found ways to use the paper clip design for other functions. OKI SATO – Japan (His design company … Continue reading

September 23, 2014 · Leave a comment