<![CDATA[Marconi Calindas Visual Artist - Marconi Blog / Art]]>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:01:04 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[My Art, Its Advocacy Continues...]]>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:16:28 GMThttps://marconicalindas.weebly.com/marconi-blog--art/my-art-its-advocacy-continues
This art is part of our children's book "Sonny Sunflower Triumphs Over Bullying" where Sonny's best friend, his joy and strength is bullied and dies in the story. I don't normally give the plot away of our book but this recent tragedy in Orlando just proves that we still struggle as LGBT community members to be accepted and to be treated equally without a threat. 

I got an advice back then to veer away from my usual LGBT themed art pieces. That advice aims to make my art more universally appreciated in the country if not the whole world. However, I know I can do it but something inside of me does not want to conform just to make it. I have worked my way up to be recognized as an emerging LGBT visual artist in San Francisco and some parts of the US albeit its slow pace, I believe I have made it and have been doing just fine. 

Now I firmly believe that my pieces have never been more relevant than ever. We will continue to advocate for tolerance, acceptance, understanding and equality; and my art will continue to do so.

#WeAreOrlando #NeverLiveInFear
]]><![CDATA[The Day We Become Orlando....]]>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:50:56 GMThttps://marconicalindas.weebly.com/marconi-blog--art/the-day-we-become-orlandoPicture
This recent event has really affected me. Tremendously. I can't explain but it has dragged my energy down. The recent mass shooting in Orlando, Florida at a gay club has been dubbed as the worst one in US history. 

There are no words to utter. No feelings to express, but anger, sadness and sorrow. As part of the LGBT community, this tragedy is indeed very close to home. I have been sad, crying and just waking up in the morning is never the same. How could the word hate be that strong? Losing 49 vibrant lives is just unfathomable. I don't want to be in the shoes of their family and closest friends. I will never totally feel what they feel right now. All I can feel is that it could happen to anyone of us. Our safe haven, where we gather and choose to be ourselves is now being targeted, threatened by hate. However, we should and will never live in fear. We will continue to gather, to express ourselves, kiss and love anyone we choose to. America is moving forward and that my friend I will always believe and hope for.

From this day forward, we will never forget Orlando and that night that endangered our freedom. #WeAreOrlando #WeWillNeverLiveInFear
]]><![CDATA[My Digital Tribute...]]>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:50:52 GMThttps://marconicalindas.weebly.com/marconi-blog--art/my-digital-tribute




​Muhammad Ali
"Cassius Clay"

What else can I say, but may you rest in peace in heaven. The greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. The world will always remember.

Prince

"The Artist Formerly Known as The Artist As Formerly Known as Prince..." Well you know what I mean. ;-)

This digital creation is my tribute to the legacy of a very talented man. Indeed he has made a mark in this world. His passing can be sad but his musicl legacy will always make the world a happy place.


​David Bowie

When I was growing up and used to see him on TV, I would wonder if he's family. I mean, a member of the LGBT, but he was not. His fashion, his looks just totally appealed to me. I may not be a total fan of his music but his individuality that really resonated with me. I saw him in this old film, Labyrinth and man, the guy could act too! David Bowie, you will truly rock the heavens above.
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