Badz on his first Art and Cultural Mission in Brussels

Badz Magsumbol, the creative founder of Papercutters Guild of the Philippines, is an active and inspiring volunteer-artist of Artdialogo Asia since the beginning. Through the years, he has showcased his talent and skills in cutting magnificent and world class art pieces that inspired many talents to pursue the arts and be part of positive change.

On June 12, in observance of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Badz participated in a three-day event together with the Filipino art community, local art enthusiasts, and several embassy personnel, held at the Bulwagan ng mga Pangulo at the Philippine Embassy.

He demonstrated his commitment to mentorship by orchestrating two art workshops: one for adults on June 14 at the Philippine Embassy and another for children on June 15 at Artistes du Monde for Kids, Rue des Cygnes.

"Kakaiba at masayang karanasan ang magturo sa iba-ibang participants. Hindi lang mga artists ang nag join. Meron ding mga ibang lahi.  At mga first-timers! Basic subjects like papercut butterflies, dragonflies, and flowers made up the easy to learn lessons. Lahat nag karoon ng chance para gumuhit ng kanilang obra, nag aaral habang nakikipag palitan ng mga kwentong kultura sa isat isa.  Tagumpay po ang workshop na ito.  Naramdaman ng lahat na ang sining ay isang mganadang tulay kung saan maaring magkita at magkaunawaan ang mga tao kahit iba iba ang pinanggalingan bansa at magkakaiba ang kultura."

"These workshops provide a good venue for art and cultural interaction bet us, as the visiting art ambassadors of our country and the local art communities and connecting with our kababayans as well.”

Magsumbol is a storyteller based in Manila who passionately advocates for reaching out to children through art, both within the country and abroad.