WAWI NAVARROZA *official*news*and*archive*: 2005-05-08

About Me

Name: Magus, The Librarian

Location: Manila, Philippines

Ms. WAWI NAVARROZA is a Manila-based photographer/visual poet. She holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts with a specialization in Photography from De La Salle University, Manila, mentored by the artist/curator Judy Sibayan. She has been awarded in both local and international contests for her works in portraiture and fine art photography. Among these were awards in photography from AAP (Art Association of the Philippines) in 2001 and 2003, and prize winner for "Con Otros Ojos" photography contest in Barcelona, Spain 2000. Recently, she has succesfully mounted her first solo exhibit entitled "Polysaccharide: The Dollhouse Drama". She is currently at work on a documentary portraiture project involving a distinct filipino minority. In between, she regularly contributes fashion editorial photography, concept art direction, and feature writing for various magazines and periodicals. She also sings for a unique rock band called The Late Isabel and simultaneously entertains other forms of art as part of her many creative expressions. She lives beside the lake and collects hats and cat figurines.

Sunday, May 08, 2005

SKIRT Fanzine May 2005 Cover Feature

SKIRT, an independent female empowerment fanzine for the youth, features Wawi Navarroza on the cover of their premiere issue released in May 2005 .

SKIRT was formed due to overwhelming local female artists in different fields as music, art, writing, photography, acting, etc. SKIRT is all about women empowerment, on a different level. We want to spread the grand capabilities of women by showcasing their talents and point of views.

- Nii Foronda
editor-in-chief, SKIRT

With a 10-page article and interview entitled The Magickal World of Wawi Navarroza by Nii Foronda, SKIRT touches on Wawi's story and reveals her opinions as a woman, as a singer, as a writer, and as a serious fine-art photographer. Some anecdotes about her formative years and musical influences unfold in the story.

SKIRT photos and graphic design by Julie Ann Grafia. Additional photos by Kit.
Contact SKIRT at skirtzine@gmail.com