FARA MARTIA P. MANUEL
Philippines
born April, 1982
Hometown Quezon City, Manila
Current residence Baguio City, Benguet
Contact information faramanuel@yahoo.com, mobile: +63917 848 93 11
Artist's background
Born in Manila, Philippines, in 1982, Fara took up Bachelor in Fine Arts, major in Visual Communication
at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
After graduating from college, Fara underwent technical training in animation, printmaking and took on local and
international projects in graphic and multimedia design by joining private creative agencies.
In 2008, she began teaching at the University of the Philippines Baguio where she is active as an instructor until
present time. While teaching full time, she is finishing her Master in Fine Arts, major in Art Theory at the University
of the Philippines Diliman.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2008 to present
Instructor in Fine Arts
University of the Philippines Baguio
2007 to 2008
Senior Multimedia Designer
Womensphere Interactive Network, LLC New York
2007
Animation assistant trainee
Holy Cow Animation Studio, Taguig
2003 to 2005
Graphic artist, multimedia and web designer
TeamAsia PR and Marketing Firm, Alabang, Muntinlupa
EDUCATION
2011 to present
Master in Fine Arts (MFA) major in Art Theory
University of the Philippines Diliman
1999 to 2003
Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) major in Visual Communication
University of the Philippines Diliman
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ART TEACHING AND CURATORIAL WORK
2014
Curator
TALA Nest Art space and collective, Baguio City
Linocut printing
Workshop facilitator, Portrait in 2 Techniques, House of Isla, La Asotea Greens, Baguio
2013
Linocut printing
Workshop facilitator, Guerilla printmaking workshop, Gaia Cafe, Sagada
2011 to 2014 Linocut Printing
Workshop facilitator, “Rubber Sole” - Craft MNL, The Collective, Makati
2010
Art therapy
Facilitator, Art therapy for children affected by the typhoon Pepeng in Baguio Tublay, Benguet
Woodcut Printing
Workshop facilitator, Woodcut relief printing for elementary and highschool students in Hapao, Ifugao
Linocut Printing
Workshop facilitator, Rubbercut/Linocut relief printing workshop for children, Baguio
2009 to 2010 Acrylic painting
Workshop facilitator, UP Summer Arts Festival, University of the Philippines Baguio
TECHNICAL TRAINING
2014
Bas-relief Woodcarving Techniques with Ernesto Dul-ang, Baguio Museum
Workshop in Art Therapy
Hand path: A workshop on use of photography in art therapy by art therapist, Dorit Drori (Israel),
Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary, Baguio City
2013
Woodcut Printing with Ambie Abaño, Tala Artspace, Baguio City
2011
Woodcut Printing using soil as pigment
under Haruka Furusaka, Sagada, Mt. Province
2010
Ceramics workshop with Xavier Mañosa a.k.a. Apparatu
University of the Philippines Diliman Ceramics Studio
2009
Linocut/Rubbercut Printing Method with printmaker, Leonard Aguinaldo
June to August Art Appreciation workshop with John Silva, BenCab Museum, Baguio City
Printmaking Methods Workshop – Monotype, Collograph, Relief, Drypoint etching
conducted by: The Philippine Association of Printmakers (PAP)
Art-writing workshop with Yason Banal and Lito Zulueta
conducted by the Baguio Writers Group at the BenCab Museum
2008
Experimental Film Production with Kidlat Tahimik by the University of the Philippines Film Institute
May 2006 to Traditional 2D Animation and 3D Computer Animation (MAYA software)
February 2007 conducted by the Animation Council of the Philippines & Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA)
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GRANTS
June 2011
Local Faculty Fellowship grant - MFA in Art Theory (from June 2011 until present)
awarded by the University of the Philippines Baguio
2010
Experimental Printmaking using non-toxic, plant-based ink - Kon'nyaku in Kapangan, Benguet in
collaboration with Asao Shimura, established papermaker, member of International Association of
Papermakers Association (IAPMA)
2006
Basic Script-writing
conducted by Development Association of the Philippines DAP Conference Center, Tagaytay City
2005
Barlaya Children's Book Illustration Grant
conducted by Adarna Publishing House and Illustrators for Children or Illustrador ng Kabataan (InK)
in the UP Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines Diliman
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
GROUP
2013 to 2014
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SOLO
Press on: 45thPhilippine Association of the Printmakers (PAP) Anniversary exhibition 4th Floor Victorio
Edades Hall, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Drawing Air 98-B Collaboratory, Escolta, Manila
Shifu Art University of the Philippines Baguio Main Library
Aquarelle Forest Lodge Hotel, Baguio City
Fragments of Being NOW Gallery, Makati City
Visual Spaces: The MFA class exhibition University of the Philippines Diliman
Everyday Objects: The Making & UnMaking of Indigenous Crafts as Art”
UP Baguio and BenCab Museum, Baguio City; curated by Padmapani Perez
Mini-Print Exhibition on Kon'nyaku Art BenCab Museum, Baguio City; curated by Asao Shimura
Freedom as viewed by women V.O.C.A.S. Victor Oteyza Community Art Space; curated by Womens
Artistic Production and Action Kickstarter - WAPAAK!
The Golden Arrow of Mt. Makilkilang and other Cordillera Folktales Sudama Eco Art Festival,
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Tessellated Lives National Commission for Culture and the Arts Gallery, Intramuros, Manila
Petit Format: Philippine Association of Printmakers Mini Print Exhibition Cultural Center of the
Philippines
Artists crossing: The UP Baguio Fine Arts faculty exhibition
Galerya Kordilyera, University of the Philippines Baguio
ManilArt Philippine Association of Printmakers art showcase, SMX, Mall of Asia, Manila
Pine and Bamboo Baguio Aquarelle Society, Baguio Museum, Baguio City
Erotica: Photography exhibit Ayuyang, Baguio
Pares: a Four-woman photography exhibition Blacksoup Project, Cubao X
15th Annual Exhibit: Sa Tabi-Tabi Po Philippine Mythological Creatures” Ilustrador ng Kabataan
(Illustrators for Children), One Workshop Gallery, Makati
14th Annual Exhibit: Animalaya Illustrador ng Kabataan, National Library, July 2006
13th Annual Exhibit: Meme Na Dreams children dream, Cultural Center of the Philippines
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Exhibit on Climate ChangeFilipino Heritage Library, Makati City
November 2010 Paper matters An exhibit on Kon'nyaku art and use of experimental methods of printmaking,
Chaya gallery and restaurant, Baguio City
September 2008 Traces A drawing exhibition, Bliss Cafe and Artspace, Baguio City
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COMMUNITY WORK & ACTIVISM
2009 to 2014
Green Ride – an annual advocacy bike ride to support clean air initiatives through the use of Nonmotorized transportation
Area of concern: Use of sustainable, non-motorized transportation as a direct solution to the worsening air
condition in Baguio City. Regular group rides are scheduled to campaign for use of bikes around the city
Role: Proponent and Ride leader
Agency: Daily Cycle Movement, local advocacy group
Target group: Bicycle commuters and enthusiasts in Baguio City
2013
Woodcut printing using local soil as pigment
Area of concern: Art and the Environment – teaching printmaking to local youth using sustainable
materials for art-making
Role: Assistant facilitator
Agency involved: In collaboration with Japanese printmaker Haruka Furusaka and local grassroots group,
Cordillera Green Network
Target group: A workshop for middle school, public school students in the rural community of Sagada in
Northern Philippines
2009
Earthsavers Environmental advocacy learning modules for elementary and highschool students of Baguio,
funded by the Canadian Embassy and CAR Department of Education
Role: Animator, character development and illustrator of educational modules
2008, March
Animator, Ad for Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA)
“Ang makulay na mundo ni Caloy” (The colorful world of Caloy – Dog), 1:00
“Sara, ang munting Kuting” (Sara the little kitten), 1:00
2007 to 2008
Member, Campaigns officer for Firefly Brigade Cycling Advocacy Group
Role: Develop multimedia materials for promoting bike advocacy and improving educational materials
2002 to 2010
Graphic artist for campaigns and volunteer, Greenpeace Philippines
Role: Developing information design of brand identity for grassroots and off-shore environmental
campaigns
AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SHORT & MEDIA RELEASE – “Sinta's Wish”
2008 to 2009
HERO TV broadcast - a local cable network animation channel
Featured short film - “Sinta's Wish” (7:00, animated short, fiction)
2008
National Delphic Council of the Philippines, Bagiuo Convention Center
2007 Nov.
1st Annual Animahenasyon Animation Film Festival ((Animation + Imagination)
“Sinta's Wish” - Featured short film and Finalist 7 minutes and under
Robinson's Galleria Mall Cineplex - Indie Sine, Ortigas, Philippines
2007 Feb.
“Sinta's Wish” (7:00, animated short, fiction)
Winner, “Animazing shorts” (Student division)
Center for International Trade, Expositions and Mission (CITEM)
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