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Inside the Industry x Kumu: Baybayin and new literacy with Kristian Kabuay

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Inside the Industry x Kumu: Baybayin and new literacy with Kristian Kabuay
Calligrapher and Baybayin artist Kristian Kabuay mixes tradition and innovation to form a new kind of social expression

Although artist Kristian Kabuay got his start as a preservationist of pre-Filipino scripts, he has also proven himself as an innovator in the digital arts. The Filipino-American renaissance man attributes much of his success to the rise of digital platforms such as Kumu.

I find it amazing that until now, some people see Tiktok, Snapchat, and all that as a fad. To me, it’s a new literacy.

Kristian Kabuay, calligrapher and Baybayin artist

Growing up as a street artist in San Francisco, Kristian always longed to return to his Filipino roots. A growing obsession with Baybayin and indigenous scripts galvanized him to take a 10-year residency in the Philippines, where he connected with the local art scene.

Using calligraphy as a springboard, Kristian has done everything from drawing tattoos and publishing books to toying with augmented reality and film. By continually perpetuating his art across all mediums, Kristian feels that he is bringing himself closer to his ancestors.

In this episode, Kristian Kabuay draws the relationship between indigenous tradition and digital connection.

Inside the Industry x Kumu: Baybayin and new literacy with Kristian Kabuay

If you like this episode, you might also enjoy Refueling creativity with Matthew Encina and ‘Trese’ and Filipino komiks with Budjette Tan. And if you haven’t subscribed yet, Inside the Industry has a new episode out every #HustleMonday. – Rappler.com

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