Preview: IC Jaucian's robot drone for Transi(en)t Manila

Here's a little preview of Philippine artist Ian Carlo Jaucian's work in progress for Transi(en)t Manila. Behold the robot drone! 

Post by Ian Carlo Jaucian.

The "Gait Creeper" is a cellphone controlled crab drone. IC describes his project as a "4-legged walker. can be remote-controlled by any Android phone with the free mobile app Ardudroid (free from Play Store). Connects via bluetooth. Uses a Gizduino (Arduino clone) microcontroller and a sh**tload of batteries. Various movements/gaits possible in 2 axes. 

Next week, GAIT CREEPER will evolve into LASER CRABBER, a larger quadruped with improved walking ability and equipped with a burning laser, capable of various deeds such as laser-etched graffiti, arson and DIY cataract removals."

IC Jaucian will also be at the College of Saint Benilde's School of Design and Arts on 27 November, at 10:30AM to 12 noon. 

His drone project will be open to the public starting at 10AM, with a curator's walk through at 2PM on 29 November at the Calvo Building in Escolta. 

This project is a part of Transi(en)t Manila in Escolta, the final installment of Project Glocal, hosted by 98B COLLABoratory. 

How Now, Carabao?

From Dayang Yraola's Facebook. 

Red Carabao doesn't just provide a roof over the heads of backpackers travelling to and through Manila. It's also a growing community and a second home for Team Transient's artists and crew.  Thanks for the warm welcome, Red Carabao! It will be a fun two weeks ahead of us. 

Red Carabao is at 2819 Felix Huertas St., Sta. Cruz, Manila. Check out their Facebook page here. 

Purrject Glocat is Purrfect

From Marika Constantino's Instagram

Glocat and Roborats. From Jessel Duque's Instagram

Marika Constantino and Anjo Bolarda are working it until the sun goes down. 

Project Glocat with her two robo-rat suitors hanging out and having their photos around Escolta.  Watch out for them in the coming days. 

Sunday Holiday Prep Day

Curator Dayang Yraola, Yukie Mitomi and artist Umeda Tetsuya at 98B. 

Project Glocal people are so excited for the upcoming Transi(en)t Manila installment that we met up on a holiday weekend to start the preparations.

Of course, no meeting is complete without a hearty lunch. Thanks, Yukie! 

Umeda Tetsuya adds his doodle on the artists' wall at 98B. 

Then we trekked over to 98B to iron out the details of participating artist Umeda Tetsuya's residency.

Meanwhile, Anjo and Marika headed out to take photos of Project Glocal's very lucky cat and her two robot suitors.

Just another day at Project Glocal!

Anjo Bolarda at The Postcard Shop

Anjo working on The Postcard Shop signage. 

Filipino artist Anjo Bolarda considers The Postcard Shop as his studio in Penang. He's been here in George Town for nearly two weeks for the Project Glocal residency. 

Turn and smile for the camera, bro. 

In the first week, he held an open studio for Portrades. People coming into The Postcard Shop can tell him stories about themselves and in return, he draws their portraits. The next week saw him working on the portraits at 28Bahari or at TPCS.

Artist Marika Constantino needs to step up for Transi(en)t Penang. 

After he has finished all the portraits, he realized that he wanted to leave something behind in his studio--a mark that he, too, was there. 

Ms. Julie's son owns The Postcard Shop,
but is gladly helping us with the work. 

He started working on a signage for The Postcard  Shop. Wooden planks were sawn and nailed to form a frame. He painted it in red and white, minimal and warm and welcoming, and yet at the same time something which still reflects his interest in Oriental and Japanese print and art. 

Team Transi(en)t Takes the Jeep

Curator Dayang Yraola is all grins. 

Riding the jeepney like a boss. 

Here's a little behind the scenes look at Project Glocal. After the tour of Intramuros, Team Transi(en)t  needed to go to Escolta to preapre for the Artist's Talk by Urich Lau and Shih Tung Lo at 98B. 

How to cross over from Manila's south back to the North? The jeepney to the rescue. Out the old walled city and past the Post Office at Plaza Lawton, over Jones Bridge and a right turn to Escolta. Voila! We're delivered almost right in front of the First United Building. 

Quite an authentic Manila experience, too.