Eileen R. Tabios is a poet working in multiple genres and in-between. She also loves books by writing, reading, publishing, critiquing, romancing and advocating for them. This blog will feature her bibliophilic activities with posts on current book engagements and links to her books and projects related to books.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A BALIKBAYAN BOX FOR THE BALIKBAYAN ARTIST!


Is there even a more appropriate companion to my Author copies of THE BALIKBAYAN ARTIST than a sculpture of a miniature balikbayan box?! Especially when the sculpture "Ukay-Ukay" was created by the marvelous Balikbayan artist Mel Vera Cruz! Ukay-ukay means https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukay-ukay . Follow along on the images below as we open the box together! This is exactly why I LOVE ARTISTS!

Plus, the box contains miniature books! On, quite aptly, the titles of HISTORY OF ART and HISTORY OF MODERN ART! I am so tickled! I also love the rest of the contents…unfortunately, all the dolls in my writing studio are now battling for outfits. Maraming Salamat, Mel! I shall treasure it all forever!!


 

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