Three Filipino visual artists reflect on their journeys, the risks they’ve taken, and how they continue pushing their craft’s boundaries. Shaira Luna was supposed to be a doctor. Artu Nepomuceno was on a path to the culinary arts.
From his perspective, Pepe Diokno thought he had entered the filmmaking world prematurely despite an early success in his venture. More than a decade ago, each supposed path was their trajectory. However, a few pivotal moments in their lives redirected their paths, and today, they are some of the sought-after creatives in their respective industries, amassing awards and recognition for their work.
From taking risks and persevering despite the odds, it’s worth noting the common threads that bind them: risk, experimentation, and unwavering commitment to their craft. These qualities are also familiar to Scottish distillery Glenfiddich , creating, pioneering, and honoring like-minded individuals, called “mavericks.” In a compelling conversation as part of Glenfiddich’s “The Where Next Club,” a platform that celebrates pioneers and growth, mavericks Luna, Nepomuceno, and Diokno aren’t afraid to ask, “Where next?” Shaira Luna’s journey to imagery Luna’s entry into photography was anything but conventional.
Initially, the 37-year-old fashion and commercial photographer was bound for a life in medicine. In her late teens, she was already present in the music circuit, photographing musicians and the band scene in the 2010s. “It wa.