‘Turn your head more to the left,' the photographer said, ‘to show your prettier side.’ ‘No.’ I stayed put and smiled my biggest smile, facing the camera head-on. Mama said, ‘Whatever your flaws, they can be overcome by a smile that is genuine.’
It took Renato "Jojo" Barja nearly two decades to collect these stories.
Each child in this collection is based on an actual, if fleeting, encounter in the city and suburbs of Manila. Jojo does not know why the fates chose him - but over the years,walking down the street, riding a jeepney, or even just watching television - strange, interesting, sad, challenged, and wonderful children have been revealing themselves and their stories to him.
Download and read all his stories: https://www.canvas.ph/s/CHILDREN-STORIES.pdf
Proceeds from sales and resales of these artworks will benefit the children's literacy programs of the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (https://canvas.ph)
Butter Face #8
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Butter Face #8
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‘Turn your head more to the left,' the photographer said, ‘to show your prettier side.’ ‘No.’ I stayed put and smiled my biggest smile, facing the camera head-on. Mama said, ‘Whatever your flaws, they can be overcome by a smile that is genuine.’
It took Renato "Jojo" Barja nearly two decades to collect these stories.
Each child in this collection is based on an actual, if fleeting, encounter in the city and suburbs of Manila. Jojo does not know why the fates chose him - but over the years,walking down the street, riding a jeepney, or even just watching television - strange, interesting, sad, challenged, and wonderful children have been revealing themselves and their stories to him.
Download and read all his stories: https://www.canvas.ph/s/CHILDREN-STORIES.pdf
Proceeds from sales and resales of these artworks will benefit the children's literacy programs of the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (https://canvas.ph)