One Happy Artist

It’s a little known fact that artists are rebels at heart. I remember in my college days when I was always so amazed by these cliques…some were legions of some gothic world, some were frustrated musicians, some were avant guarde fashionistas, while some were just plain scary. But whatever their quirks were, I’ve always admired their creativity which I hope is their only drug of choice. And their weapons?...the mighty pen, paintbrush, and perhaps some tailor’s chalk and a pair of shears.

Take it from Happy Andrada, a full-fledged artist who works her magic wherever she can. Fashion design, make-up artist, fashion stylist, boutique and beauty salon owner, and event planner….are just some of her “abilities”. And of course, an artist with such many characters to play, needs an appropriate headquarters of some sort…but not like how a bat cave or a secret hide-out is to a fantastic superhero but more like a hip shrine to pay reverence to unique Filipino talent. That place would be, F*Art (Fashion Art) store –a 2-level, boutique-cum-art gallery in Kamuning, Quezon City.

I think that apart from Happy being a multi-talented virtuoso of art, it is her passion to help other aspiring designers showcase their work, that makes her truly outstanding. F*Art has become a melting pot for fresh Filipino talent…it is a profusion of visual art in all its disciplines. Eye treats include not just couture fashion (cocktail wear, debutante gowns, bridal packages, children’s wear, corporate uniforms, and RTW) but paintings, sculptures, installation art, digital art, lomo photography, etc.–all offsprings from Manila’s young breed of creatives.

So hats off to fashion artist Happy Andrada who celebrates her artistic freedom and in doing so, spruces up this sometimes gloomy city, one funky piece of art a time, while selflessly sharing the creative stage with fellow artists. Romina Tobias

Visit Happy Andrada’s boutique and see more of her art. Click here for contact information and list of services.