‘Komikera’ Marian Hukom: Speaking up, creating wonders
Currently, her political-sided works are on view at Drawing Dissent, an ongoing travelling show, together with the pieces of other popular comic artists, such as Manix Abrera, Tarantadong Kalbo, Kapitan Tambay and Jessie Castro
Marian Hukom is as busy as ever — and how!
A familiar face in the Philippine art community, her bubbly demeanor and distinctive art style continues to light up convention tables, phone screens and functional apparel through her various projects and collaborations. You may have recognized her if you attended Paskomiket and Komiket Katipunan, two of her recent merchandise exhibits at art fairs.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF marian hukom<br />Marian Hukom (leftmost) at the Babae, Babawi! event with SAKA organization representatives.
Her first baby is Nagmamahal, Maria Clara, where the heroine is transported to modern-day Manila, which continues to be published under local comic publisher and website Penlab.
'NAGMAMAHAL Maria Clara.'
Her other opus, a romance story entitled Panaginip ng Pag-ibig (Love of my Dreams), was likewise released under Komiket's kilig anthology, which can be found in bookstores and comic conventions.
'OPIS Myth.'
She even released a music video for this piece, in collaboration with music producer Javy Luistro.
