Signum’s first group exhibit “Memories,” where artists and designers tapped into their deepest, darkest memories and transformed them into highly personal objects.
It is always an unforgettable night at A11 whenever designers, artists, furniture makers, and all sorts of creatives are thrown in together in a room full of sangria, bruschetta, good dance music (Manila sound for the win), and…contemporary objects. Plus the occasional barik or local lambanog from Batangas, of course! One is intoxicated not just from the music nor the wine, but mostly from the overflowing design inspiration coming from all directions. I mean seriously, imagining partying in a room like this: 
Interior Designer Eric Paras is a colleague from the UP Interior Design Alumni Association and one of the people I admire very much in the industry. He has slowly, surely, and successfully created this wonderful haven for anybody who wants to exhibit a creative collection, get a glimpse of what’s new in the trade, and mingle with super interesting people (on this night I chatted with a Japanese DJ, a woodworker chef, a German concrete tile designer, and shoe designer, all in an hour). All against the architecture of 1950’s war-era homes turned showrooms as backdrop. The life flowing through the rooms are pulsating with simple joy. With a sense of place so strong and instant nostalgia established, I am always made comfortable enough to relax and appreciate the current and dynamic collections in front of me. 
Here pictured having a laugh with Jinggoy Buensucesco, Stanley Ruiz and Leeroy New (this photo is from Real Living). Can’t help but feel like the new and local Belle Epoque is unfolding and we are sometimes too busy to enjoy it. So next time that A11 is holding a groundbreaking, elegant exhibit such as this, make sure to come on over and boogie with the cool kids. 
“Their first exhibit features works by artists Juan Alcazaren, Kiko Escora, and Jinggoy Buensuceso, designers Gabriel Lichauco, Lilianna Manahan, and Wataru Sakuma, and architects from Jagnus Design Studio (their double-faced “Janus” can be seen in the main photo above right).”– Real Living
“This includes architect turned visual artist Ambie Abaño, muralist Kris Abrigo…collaborators Miguel Aquilizan and Jessica Dorizac, multi-disciplinary artist Leeroy New, Los Angeles-based artist Cirilo Domine, and painter/sculptor Kiko Escora, whose untitled geometric work made of black iron sheets is featured on the exhibit’s poster.”— Noli Soli 
Congratulations, Artelano 11 and all the artists who were part of SIGNUM! Truly happy to have attended and celebrated with you.
–Nina
