The ones that love us never really leave us. And you can always ďŹ nd them in here.
IMAGINARIUM: F R I E N D S F R O M D AY D R E A M L A N D a VC 25 -Y Group Publication
LEICA & ACIEL With a photographer and a graphic artist as a father, my mind has always been open to art, though I haven’t appreciated it at first. I have been always inclined to anime even as a kid and I remembered Sailor Moon is the one who inspired me to draw. I have always been a fan of different kinds of art, so I tend to apply them to my own art. Most kids at my age have discovered their own style. Looking up to them makes my journey through finding my own style a bit easier though my insecurities sometimes gets the best of me but mostly, it brings out the best in me. So Aciel here adapted most of the style which I am most comfortable with, but still not forgetting to include my new knowledge about art. Aciel, just like me, loves to have fun, shy, and, as you can see, very girly. She may seem sweet but Aciel got a bit of spice in her. She’s tough and competitive, but then still keeping her image of sweetness and innocence. We got along together because we have the same likes and dislikes. She is almost like my long lost twin and I will never replace her with anything, not even food.
MARK & BINGO Imaginary friends are usually brought to life in our minds with a little imagination, and Bingo here is no different. With even just a little imaginative thought, Bingo is conjured up from witihin the Imagination Realm. If you ever find yourself stuck in a rut, you may choose to go on a journey with him there and find what it was you were looking for. And Bingo! Your imagination has been renewed with vigor.
BERNARD & BARNABAS It was raining the day Barnabas came to my rescue. I was being chased by a gang of rascals when pools of water formed shards of ice and impaled my enemies. He then revealed himself to me. He was there when I needed help the most and has been there for every battle since. He wields the power of water in all its forms. From ice to steam, he lords over the realm of liquid. I draw strength from him, him from me. We are one and same and different at the same time. He is lake placid and I am ocean raging. He is my guardian angel, my power spirit, my friend. We have conquered a hundred worlds together while hundreds more await. With his frozen blade and my burning passion we march to the morrow. Oh the places we’ll go, the adventures we’ll have.
DYAM & DELIRIUM Dyam and Delirium fancy the same things: cheap books, magic powers, coca-cola, silver-screen legends, blankets, bonfires, gangster films, gig posters, neon lights, nebulae, and cereal boxes. And yeah, anything connected to Batman. Delirium is an expert in the cruelties of existence, insists that she doesn’t speak chocolates, and is usually made out of acrylic paint, colored pens, collage, and unicorn dreams. Dyam is from the land where the wild things are. I have no idea how they met.
JOCELLE & POWER T Jocelle is fond of conveying vivid meanings to her works of art despite her usage of black and white as a manifestation for artistic expression. Her consumption of space is often minimal to enhance the main compositions. This creature likes to paint, illustrate, shoot in the name of photography, and of course, eat. Well, more on devouring delicious food while thinking of puns, to be precise.
CHIKAI & STALLA Stalla and I have been friends for a long time. She has kept me company especially at night when everyone else is sleeping. She is as pretty as the stars in the night sky (she was named after them after all). She comforts me when I am sad and plays with me when I need a break from the day’s hard work. Her fur contains magic dust just like in falling stars. She has granted a few of my wishes just by stroking her fur. She’s very loyal and knows me very well. She has never failed to complete my day, even just by looking at her. Stella is the perfect companion that never leaves you, even in your darkest hours.
THERESE & MOOSE I’ve always feared going downstairs in my house at night when the lights are all off and everyone has already gone to bed. One night, at around twelve AM, I was so hungry that I decided to conquer that fear. As I was going down the stairs I saw a dim light coming from our kitchen; I considered running back to my room but my stomach pleaded otherwise, so I prepared myself for the worst. I don’t know what I was expecting to see but it definitely was not a ten foot tall, furry bearded creature trying to fit his enormous head in my refrigerator, holding a slice of cheesecake. We both froze at our spots and stared at each other in bewilderment for what felt like eternity until he offered me the slice of cake. I shrugged, took it from him and spent the rest of the night eating everything and anything we could find. Everyday after that night, I would go down to my kitchen and just hang out with Moose, and end up trying to explain to my family what happened to all the food in the morning.
JANELLE & THE SPACE SLEEPERS Janelle is a doodle-happy logophile (that means she likes words) who considers napping a legitimate pastime. She is fond of her long mermaid hair and believes it to possess the power to rule over Everything. Which is totally plausible, obviously. It is her philosophy that one can never own too many markers, or white t-shirts. Underneath that Mulan exterior beats the heart of a sad-song-lover with a tendency to get her craft on. When she isn’t off daydreaming about pretty people and places she would much rather be in, you can find her wandering the galaxies with the Space Sleepers. Part hydra, part unicorn, part flower child, these sisters are not your normal pet kitten. As dreamy as they are magical, the Sleepers can often be found lounging on the stars. In a perfect world, they would have access to a lifetime supply of gummy worms. Their favorite things include pixie dust and week-long music festivals in black holes around the cosmos.
PAU & SILVER Pau never had an imaginary friend, or a friend, or anyone. She was alone. Until she met Silver. A girl from the land of Sharpie and Crayons. Pau and Silver fancy the same things The smell of cinnamon, cold dinners, old magazines, vanila candles, blank pages, wonka candies and mangoes. They like girls with blonde hair and pink colored nails. Boys with broad shoulders and clean cut hair. Dogs with long tails and brown fur. And cats with purple eyes. Pau and Silver dream the same dreams. Like graduating college or visiting the moon someday.
Illustrations by: Leica De leon Mark Francisco Bernard Gatus Dyam Gonzales Jocelle Herrera Chikai Lukban Therese Luna Janelle Pascual Pau Tiu Photography by: Pau Tiu Cover Art & Layout by Bernard Gatus