Consul Tony Rufino, Ambassador Isabel Wilson, and Marivic Rufino
Besides Mav’s artworks, also featured were poems by National Artist Virgilio Almario, which was translated by poet Marne Kilates. Marne added his own lyrical poem to match Mav’s “Bird of Paradise.” They had collaborated in the book Romanza, Rio Alma’s 38 short poems matching Mav’s 38 paintings. This exhibit continues their artistic collaboration.