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Defend Land
Defend Land
The inspiration behind the design derives from an Indigenous legend, called “Sleeping Beauty Mountain” that takes place on Mt. Patukan in Kalinga Province of the Philippines. The story is about a woman who lost her loved one during a battle. Rather than leaving Mt. Patukan to find another, she wanted to stay alone believing that he’ll return. She waited so long, that she became one with the mountain ranges as a maiden laying down, mourning from her loss. This story has been told for generations among the people of Kalinga.
The representation of this story along with decades of Indigenous people of the Cordilleras defending and preserving their ancestral lands brought this design together. The recent typhoons that took place in the Philippines, along with man-made changes to the environment, left many lives affected by the aftermath.
For our collaborative project, 100% OF PROCEEDS will go towards typhoon relief funding in Cagayan Valley and Cordillera communities. Our funds will go directly to Bulanao Centro Women’s Organization led by Indigenous peoples of Kalinga who strive to aid local communities of the Philippines.
Photo of typhoon relief efforts in Cagayan, 12/13/20 from Bulanao Centro Women’s Organization.
Special thanks to Aaron Jurell Sarmiento, Robin Aquilizan, Melvin Laso, Kirin Macapugay, and Dale Thongmahavong for the collective effort to make this project.
Project led by Igorot-American artist, Gerald Mayupao of Anito Spirit
Kasama (Red)
Kasama (Red)
KA is for connection. These earrings are cut in the shape of traditional Baybayin and serve as a reminder of our connectivity. Lightweight and made of red opaque acrylic, these pieces come in gold and chrome with nickel free gold plated brass findings.
Bayani Art X BRWNGRLZ
Kasama (Blue)
Kasama (Blue)
KA is for connection. These earrings are cut in the shape of traditional Baybayin and serve as a reminder of our connectivity. Lightweight and made of blue opaque acrylic, these pieces come in gold and chrome with nickel free gold plated brass findings.
Bayani Art X BRWNGRLZ
Kasama (White)
Kasama (White)
KA is for connection. These earrings are cut in the shape of traditional Baybayin and serve as a reminder of our connectivity. Lightweight and made of white opaque acrylic, these pieces come in gold and chrome with nickel free gold plated brass findings.
Bayani Art X BRWNGRLZ
Kasama (Black)
Kasama (Black)
KA is for connection. These earrings are cut in the shape of traditional Baybayin and serve as a reminder of our connectivity. Lightweight and made of matte black acrylic, these pieces come in gold and chrome with nickel free gold plated brass findings.
Bayani Art X BRWNGRLZ
Kasama (Chrome)
Kasama (Chrome)
KA is for connection. These earrings are cut in the shape of traditional Baybayin and serve as a reminder of our connectivity. Lightweight and made of mirrored acrylic, these pieces come in gold and chrome with nickel free gold plated brass findings.
Bayani Art X BRWNGRLZ
Kasama (Gold)
Kasama (Gold)
KA is for connection. These earrings are cut in the shape of traditional Baybayin and serve as a reminder of our connectivity. Lightweight and made of mirrored acrylic, these pieces come in gold and chrome with nickel free gold plated brass findings.
Bayani Art X BRWNGRLZ
KA Grey Youth Cap
KA Grey Youth Cap
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Spread Knowledge Cap
KA Grey Cap
KA Grey Cap
“KA” (Magkaisa/Unity) Baybayin also incorrectly known as Alibata is a pre-colonial Philippine writing system. The term baybayin means “to spell” in Tagalog. The script was used in the Archipelago along with other writing systems.
Decolonize Indigenize Cap
Decolonize Indigenize Cap
Art of Kristian Kabuay
Kristian Kabuay was born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He spent his college years in the Philippines where he honed his knowledge about the native endangered writing system, Baybayin. Kristian is a self-taught artist influenced by calligraphy, graffiti, abstract art, indigenous culture, technology, and Asian writing systems.
As a leading authority for the propagation and instruction of the Philippine script, he developed a modern performance style of the writing system called Tulang Kalis (Poetry of the Sword) and introduced it as Filipino Calligraphy with a series of live demonstrations and lectures at the Asian Art Museum (SF) in October 2012.
Currently based in San Francisco, Kristian has been tirelessly advocating a reawakening of the indigenous spirit through decolonization and Baybayin. Conscious of the role he plays, Kristian launched his own company around the script specializing custom art, translations, books and apparel. This lead to collaborations with t-shirt, hat and skateboard companies. Kristian completed a European tour of Paris, Madrid, London, and Brussels in July 2013 and is currently working on his 5th book.
Gabriela Silang Children’s Bayani Coloring Book
This children’s book takes place in the Philippines and follows the life of Gabriela Silang. The book narrates Gabriela’s emergence to becoming a leader for her people after the devastating loss of her husband, Diego Silang.
Authors, Robin Kitana Aquilizan & Aaron Jurell Sarmiento
Artist, Tata Ponsi Alfonso
