35 Years of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan
11 July to 8 August 2026 • Fundacion Sanso
11 July to 8 August 2026 • Fundacion Sanso
Children see and make sense of things around them even before they learn their ABCs. The earliest and most vivid memories aren't made of sentences, but of colors, light, and shapes, a world built of images long before we had the words to describe it. Images hold a special power; they can speak to us instantly and profoundly.
For its 35th anniversary, Ang INK presents an exhibit that celebrates the illustrator as potent storyteller. Carefully crafted images replace text, giving tangible form to nebulous moods, emotions, and ideas. In artists' hands, human experiences are translated into a visual language that even the youngest members of our community can "read."
poster by Jamie Bauza and Dani Go
Inspired by picture books, Stories We Tell asks a question: "What do you see?" Presenting only the beginning and end, it playfully invites us to tell the tale in between. Devoid of words dictating what happens, the child becomes narrator in the unfolding of the story. In the process, images take hold and the imagination takes flight!
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Exhibiting Artists
Abi Goy • Abi Joson • Ada Abigael Aco • Al Estrella • Aldy C. Aguirre • Alyssa Babasa • Amos Ulang • Ana Luciano-Fernandez • Angela Taguiang-Reverente • Arli Pagaduan • Arvi Delos Reyes • Benedict Reyna • Bianca "Popi" Ozaeta • Bianca Lesaca • Blooey Singson • Ce Manalang • CJ Reynaldo • Clarisse Alfonso • Cy Vendivil • Cyrill Acuña • Dione Kong-Aquino • Eli Estella • Fran Alvarez • Gelo Andres • Gem Rebueno • Hansel Dimapilis • Hench Dulin • iori espiritu • Ivan Pasion • Ivan Reverente • Ja Amores • Jamie Bauza • Jandy A. Carvajal • Jeannelle Pita • Jem Delos Reyes • Jenny Jasmin Lacay • JJ Duran • Jomer Haban • Jomike Tejido • Jonathan Rañola • Joules Cagurangan • Jovan De Ocampo • Joza Nada • Jules Baguio • Julia P. Uy • Karlene Stacy Go • Kempis Ang • Kim Alexis Santiago • Kring Demetrio • Kuki Ulpindo • Lady Mendoza • Lance Jester Enguerra • Liza Flores • Luce Melegrito • Marcela Felix • Marcus Nada • Mariness Rivera • Mikhaella Norlin Magat • Nicci Escario • Pat Portugal • Patricia Ramos • Pepe Reyes • Ray Sunga • Rev Cruz • Rex Dasig Aguilar • Rommel Joson • Rudz Decena • Tantan dela Cruz • Tin Javier • Tori Tadiar • Vincent Uy • Yeda Porcalla • Ysshi Carla D. Caburnay • Zabi Jose
Abi Goy • Abi Joson • Ada Abigael Aco • Al Estrella • Aldy C. Aguirre • Alyssa Babasa • Amos Ulang • Ana Luciano-Fernandez • Angela Taguiang-Reverente • Arli Pagaduan • Arvi Delos Reyes • Benedict Reyna • Bianca "Popi" Ozaeta • Bianca Lesaca • Blooey Singson • Ce Manalang • CJ Reynaldo • Clarisse Alfonso • Cy Vendivil • Cyrill Acuña • Dione Kong-Aquino • Eli Estella • Fran Alvarez • Gelo Andres • Gem Rebueno • Hansel Dimapilis • Hench Dulin • iori espiritu • Ivan Pasion • Ivan Reverente • Ja Amores • Jamie Bauza • Jandy A. Carvajal • Jeannelle Pita • Jem Delos Reyes • Jenny Jasmin Lacay • JJ Duran • Jomer Haban • Jomike Tejido • Jonathan Rañola • Joules Cagurangan • Jovan De Ocampo • Joza Nada • Jules Baguio • Julia P. Uy • Karlene Stacy Go • Kempis Ang • Kim Alexis Santiago • Kring Demetrio • Kuki Ulpindo • Lady Mendoza • Lance Jester Enguerra • Liza Flores • Luce Melegrito • Marcela Felix • Marcus Nada • Mariness Rivera • Mikhaella Norlin Magat • Nicci Escario • Pat Portugal • Patricia Ramos • Pepe Reyes • Ray Sunga • Rev Cruz • Rex Dasig Aguilar • Rommel Joson • Rudz Decena • Tantan dela Cruz • Tin Javier • Tori Tadiar • Vincent Uy • Yeda Porcalla • Ysshi Carla D. Caburnay • Zabi Jose
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Fundacion Sansó is located at
32 V. Cruz Street, Brgy. Sta, Lucia
San Juan, Metro Manila
32 V. Cruz Street, Brgy. Sta, Lucia
San Juan, Metro Manila
Open Monday-Saturday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Ang INK will also be having the following events alongside the exhibit:
22 July 2026 | Wednesday | 7:00 to 8:30 PM
K is for Komiks! (An Online Panel Discussion)
Four INKie komiks creators share all the wild and wonderful ways they balance words and pictures.
Featuring Hans Dimapilis, Arli Pagaduan, Tori Tadiar and Cy Vendivil
Moderated by Patti Ramos
K is for Komiks! (An Online Panel Discussion)
Four INKie komiks creators share all the wild and wonderful ways they balance words and pictures.
Featuring Hans Dimapilis, Arli Pagaduan, Tori Tadiar and Cy Vendivil
Moderated by Patti Ramos
25 July 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Buhay Ilustrador
Three artists in different stages of their careers: a graduate fresh out of college, an artist in the midst of their career, and a veteran creator who was also one of the youngest members of Ang INK.
Featuring Luce Melegrito, Cyril Acuna, and Jomike Tejido
Moderated by Isa Nazareno
Buhay Ilustrador
Three artists in different stages of their careers: a graduate fresh out of college, an artist in the midst of their career, and a veteran creator who was also one of the youngest members of Ang INK.
Featuring Luce Melegrito, Cyril Acuna, and Jomike Tejido
Moderated by Isa Nazareno
1 August 2026 | Saturday | 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Stories We Tell:
This session dives into the perspective and experiences of three illustrators who have authored their own creations. As artists working with a visual language other than text, what techniques do they have that shapes how stories unfold?
Featuring Dione Kong, Liza Flores, Rommel Joson
Moderated by Isa Nazareno
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Mentor Minutes: Portfolio Reviews
Seek valuable advice and insights on growth for your artistic journey
Featuring Liza Flores, Ivan Reverente, Marcus Nada, Aldy Aguirre, Alyssa Babasa
8 August 2026 | Saturday | Kids & Books Day
10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Silent Stories We Tell: A Wordless Comics Workshop for Kids
With Rev Cruz
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Saan-Saan Storytelling and Live Drawing
With Kuya Rey Bufi and INKies Domz Agsaway and Gelo Andres
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Kid Readers Speak: Young panelists on KidLit
Moderated by Zarah Gagatiga
10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Stories We Tell:
This session dives into the perspective and experiences of three illustrators who have authored their own creations. As artists working with a visual language other than text, what techniques do they have that shapes how stories unfold?
Featuring Dione Kong, Liza Flores, Rommel Joson
Moderated by Isa Nazareno
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Mentor Minutes: Portfolio Reviews
Seek valuable advice and insights on growth for your artistic journey
Featuring Liza Flores, Ivan Reverente, Marcus Nada, Aldy Aguirre, Alyssa Babasa
8 August 2026 | Saturday | Kids & Books Day
10:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Silent Stories We Tell: A Wordless Comics Workshop for Kids
With Rev Cruz
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Saan-Saan Storytelling and Live Drawing
With Kuya Rey Bufi and INKies Domz Agsaway and Gelo Andres
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Kid Readers Speak: Young panelists on KidLit
Moderated by Zarah Gagatiga
