Wazzup Pilipinas!
In 2014, Mabby Triviño was chosen as the Philippine representative for the Red
Bull Doodle Art Global Finals. The then-19-year-old artist was among 28 other
participants who had made it to Cape Town, South Africa that year. The
experience not only expanded her capabilities but also established her as a
professional artist.
Now 22-years-old, Mabby Triviño is now art director working in Bonifacio Global City,
Philippines. She is among the country’s rising graphic designers and artists. With
the next installment of Doodle Art coming up, we decided to catch up with Mabby
in her find out her thoughts on Doodle Art, her creative process and the art
scene in the Philippines.
Do you still doodle?
Working as an Art Director in an advertising agency, I doodle during long
meetings or brainstorming sessions where I allow my mind to wander. If I’m
lucky, these doodles give birth to interesting campaign ideas. Whenever
I doodle, I like to finish them the same day I started on them. The reason
behind this is because my doodles are thoughts during those moments which were
just translated on paper.
What are your thoughts about the Red
Bull Doodle Art?
What I love about the Red Bull Doodle Art is that it doesn't box an artist.
This type of art is an expression without restrictions. All it asks is for you
to let your mind run wild, let your creative juices flow, and doodle your heart
out.
How would you describe the Red Bull
Doodle Art 2014 journey from start to finish?
The entire journey was nothing but inspiring and fulfilling. Since it was
just a few days after my college graduation, the opportunity to travel and
experience the Red Bull Doodle Art journey was an excellent “growing up gift.”
Before my trip to Cape Town, I did tons of research about it just like any
nervous tourist would. I remember my parents, specifically my mom, being so
scared that her 19-year- old daughter would be going to Africa alone and with
no companion. The pressure and anxiousness all sank in when I was at the
check-in counter of the airport and realized that I was completely alone for
the first time. I got over the jitters by taking a deep breath and telling
myself that I could do it.
As soon as I landed in the Design Capital of the World, I knew that it was
going to be a trip of a lifetime which is why I made sure that I cherished
every moment of it: from the Fire and Ice- themed hotel (with the super duper
cozy bed) with a view of Table Mountain, to the Red Bull Global Gallery, and
the moment where I bonded with other doodlers from all over the world which
quickly became my good friends up until now. The experiences I have gained from
this journey have all the more ignited my love for both art and traveling.
What are you looking forward to most
in this year’s Red Bull Doodle Art?
I’m looking forward to seeing student artists who are just as eager and
enthusiastic as I was when I was in their position. I bet right now they’re in
this phase of contemplating whether to join or not or if they’re making the
right decision. I’m excited to see those who took that same leap of faith as I
did because in my experience, it was definitely worth it!
What do you want to say to the
students thinking of submitting their doodles this year?
Go crazy and enjoy the journey! These are the very few moments where you
don’t have to be constantly conscious about restrictions; life as a student is
full of that already so don’t let doodling be one. Take a break from the stress
of school work and let your mind take you places. You never know where you’ll
end up! Lastly, leave all your worries, insecurities, and expectations behind.
Whether you win or not, you have nothing to lose but so much to gain. Trust
that this journey you are about to take will be a wild but memorable one
that’ll make you an even better artist! Good luck! :)
For
more information on Doodle Art, participating countries and how to submit your
artwork, visit www.redbulldoodleart.com.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
