Robert Alejandro, the Filipino designer and co-founder of the iconic stationary store in the Philippines, Papemelroti, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, the stationary brand announced on its Facebook page.
Alejandro was 60 years old when he passed, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The stationary brand shared on social media that they also want to celebrate the former’s life and many accomplishments.
“He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. Robert was a vibrant, passionate spirit whose creativity, generosity, and warmth endure in the countless lives he has touched,” the brand wrote.
“As a co-founder of papemelroti, his visionary spirit helped shape our brand into what it is today, bringing joy and inspiration to many,” they added.
Alejandro is the founding member of the Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK) and Communication Design Association of the Philippines. He also volunteered for Angat Buhay’s campaign materials and the Museo ng Pag-Asa.
According to his close friends and family, he has been creating art since early childhood and even studied art when he was in college. Since then, he has continued to be involved in workshops and talks about the Philippines and abroad.
“He has influenced and encouraged many artists in their pursuit of creativity and expressing their own particular talents. In his desire to help Filipino children, he has given free art lessons in the streets and in cemeteries, and has also hosted his own TV show, Art-isKool, where he teaches that art is for everyone and one need not have expensive art materials to be an artist,” the stationary brand said.
“Through the art he has created with papemelroti and renowned projects he was a part of, he will be far from forgotten,” they ended.
