Poised with sophistication, Clariza Gueta is a modish lady, whose principles and words are full of conviction. She’s been greatly motivated by her smooth and casual boyfriend, Carlo Baltero, who are both an artist by profession, and by heart. They take up their Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Technological University of the Philippines, Manila, where they majored in advertising arts and graduated last 2014. During the same year, their group provided significant contributions to the College through the release of a fashion and art magazine, once known as Ardent Magazine. They started exploring their craft as an artist in different companies, particularly in an online ministry called Walk the Same— where they work as constant typographers and graphic artists. Empowered by their faith, Clariza and Carlo were passionate trailblazers adapting calligraphy and typography in their art. Typography is quite some leisure—a sweet quality pastime for the two—which soon they enjoyed applying in some of their works. They aspire in the future to collaborate and to establish an independent art studio, or a coffee shop where they can freely showcase their passion.
I can’t really say that my career post goes with Typography. It just satisfies me, and I apply it in my work since it already catches the trend. I started doing some calligraphy last 2013, but back then it wasn’t popular, and I just search for references, follow some tutorials, without knowing the exact process and materials. School activities also interfered, so eventually, I didn’t continue. When I graduated and explored a new world, that’s the point I’ve realized I didn’t give my best in the course, I haven’t enthused my talent; so I discovered my love for art, I became passionate. I’ve realized I didn’t choose my fate to belong in the art profession, but I was managed to belong to a greater plan— and I’m privileged because I have the gift, art students were truly endowed with a pure gift. Until late 2015, I continued making calligraphy and typography pieces, it’s also when the art of handwriting reclaims fame, and there were already materials available in the local market, unlike before, you have to check online. I have my materials bought in some online stores, and in craft stores in Glorietta, and in the Common Room in Katipunan; it offers many cute pens, and art and craft materials.
