ITALIAN Maestro Luca Vezzaro and the team of Four Legged Tiles embarked on an arduous journey to the Kalinga province to present a handcrafted “hand-carved” and hand-painted wooden mosaic masterpiece to Apo Whang-Od, a treasured national artist also known as the “Ink Queen.” The artwork was created in honor of Apo Whang-Od’s contribution to the world of art.
The local government of Kalinga, including Gov. James Edduba, Rep. Allen Jesse Mangaoang and Lorraine Ngao-i of the Tourism Office, welcomed Maestro Luca and his team with open arms during a ceremony held on May 8, 2023.Protect my family, VP Sara asks volunteer security
Government officials received the artwork on behalf of Apo Whang-Od and honored Maestro Luca with a plaque of recognition and a community token.
Vezzaro’s masterpiece will be permanently displayed at the Kalinga Art Museum, a testament to the lasting impact of Apo Whang-Od’s art on the local community.
The journey culminated in an arduous hike to Apo Whang-Od’s secluded mountain village in Buscalan, Kalinga, where Maestro Luca had the honor of meeting the “Ink Queen” and receiving her signature three-dot traditional tattoo.
Vezzaro expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to create art for a living legend and said that the pain and long journey were all worth it. This incredible journey exemplifies the unifying power of art, bringing together different nations with a shared love and passion for creativity.
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Source: Manila Times | https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/08/public-square/two-different-nations-one-love-and-passion-for-art/1894966?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0VYs8XuaM-Rm0hYMUylT9NRepj3OhfRdXWzJL9RhnRKCaTT81p0ud_9lw_aem_FrJMFUhsUaO2IH0wQ7Pjkg
