UNIT 2-Recognizing The GAMABA and The National Artists

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Unit 2
Recognizing the GAMABA and
the National Artists
Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
a. Distinguish artist from artisan;

b. Demonstrate appreciation on the contribution of an artist or artisan
in the community;
c. Discuss the background of the GAMABA;
d. Distinguish the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award from
National Artists Award; and
e. Classify the practices of artists in terms of form, medium, and
technique.
Presentation of Content
Who is an Artist?
Artists work in the fine arts, including painting, illustration, and sculpture. All fine artists
first learn to sketch, and begin with a pencil and sketchpad to work with an idea on paper. Artists
transfer their vision to canvases or other medium, and this may mean working in oil, watercolor
or pastel. Sculptors take their sketches and create 3D products from clay, marble or other
material. Illustrators might work for a publishing or animation company, or create original comic
books. All artists’ work aims to create an overall reaction from a viewer.
Generally, an artist is defined as an art practitioner who produces or creates indirectly-

functional arts with aesthetic value using imagination. They produce us pieces as the means of
provoking our thought, ideas and emotions that are necessary to discover ourselves and our
feelings.
Job responsibilities of an artist include:
a. Developing ideas for a canvas or product

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b. Selecting a medium for a final work, including texture, size, or area

c. Collecting work for a portfolio
d. Applying for grants for financial support
Take a look at these famous artists.
Fernando Cueto Amorsolo is one of the most important artists in

the history of painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist
and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known
for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. He painted
and sketched more than ten thousand pieces over his lifetime using
natural and backlighting techniques. His most known works are of
the dalagang Filipina, landscapes of his Philippine homeland,
portraits and WWII war scenes.
Born in Calle Herran in Paco, Manila, on May 30, 1892, Fernando

Amorsolo began drawing and sketching as a young boy. The family
lived in Daet until the death of his father. At that time his mother
moved the family to the home of her cousin, artist Don Fabian dela
Rosa in Manila. Amorsolo was 13 years old at the time and in order
to help provide for his family, he sold his drawings and began to study art under dela Rosa.
http://fernandoamorsolopaintings.com/Fernando_Amorsolo_Biography_Page.htm
A closer look at this work will reveal brush strokes executed with
the ease of a virtuoso. The featured painting is considered a
masterpiece for the subtlety of its encoded messages, which, in
this case, has been described as national pride. In stark contrast to
the increasing westernization of the urban capital Manila, this
work is a celebration of the pristine, rural Philippine countryside.
The scene is bathed in sunlight and features a country maiden.
This work is a fine example of this National Artist’s favorite
subject and setting. Amorsolo notes, “My conception of an ideal
Filipina beauty is one with a rounded face, not of the oval type...
The eyes should be exceptionally lively… The nose should be of
the blunt form but firm and strongly marked… The ideal Filipino
beauty should have a sensuous mouth…not…white
complexioned, nor of the dark brown color…but of the clear
skin…which we often witness when we meet a blushing girl.”
For Amorsolo, the Filipino beauty was an important symbol of
national identity. The colors of the Philippine flag are evident in
the blue kerchief, red skirt, and white blouse. The subject gazes
directly at the viewer, holding a generous bundle of newly
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harvested rice, a hope-filled moment for the young Philippines.

( Palay Maiden )
Juan Luna is considered one of the greatest Filipino

artists in Philippine history with masterpieces such as
Spolarium, The Death of Cleopatra and Blood
Compact. Not only did he excel in artistry, but he was
also a political activist during the time of the
Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. His
close friendship with National Hero Jose Rizal has
sparked Philippine nationalism and pride. Juan Luna
was mostly known for his works as being dramatic
and dynamic, focusing on romanticism and realism
styles of art.
This is the “Spoliarium” by Juan Novicio Luna, as masterpiece created in 1884. It is one of the prize
possessions of the Philippine National Museum today. This Neoclassical artwork earned Juan Luna 3 gold
medal in the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes
and recognition among the connoisseurs and art
critics. It was praise so much that even Jose Rizal,
Philippine’s national hero, prepared a speech for
Juan Luna, addressing two things from his
artwork, the glorification of genius and the
grandeur of his artistic skills. And it’s not a
surprise why he called the artwork “The
Glorification of Genius.” Not only does it
enticed the fewer with compelling imagery of
death, but it also sneaks in a historical nod to the
Filipino History.
What you have just learned is an artist. This time, may you get familiar with an Artisan.
Who is an Artisan?
Artisans are craftsmen who work in textiles, pottery, glass and other areas. They are
craftsmen who make practical artistic products, such as earrings, urns, stained glass and other
accessories. They gain their knowledge by studying under master craftsmen and then practicing
with continued study. They work to create something new, original, and at times, provocative.

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They spend a good portion of their time selling and promoting their items in various
marketplaces.
In other words, artisans are craftsmen who produce directly functional and or decorative
arts. They help us in meeting our basic needs such as food, clothing, dwelling, furniture, kitchen
utensils and everything that makes our life easy are crafted by artisans.
Job responsibilities of an Artisan include:
a. Using and mixing mediums like paint, metal, glass, or fabric

b. Shaping, gluing sewing, testing and producing products
c. Displaying work at various sites including auctions, craft shows or online markets
d. Estimating costs and material need
Take a look at this famous Filipino artisan.
One featured artisan who intended to

showcase Filipino craftsmanship is Tina
Maristela Ocampo. When she first
thought of the concept for Celestina, what
she really wanted was to “bring whatever is
here in the Philippines out to the world.”
Hence, Celestina would produce fine
handmade bags using local indigenous
products crafted by Filipino artisans.
Celestina’s designs would later grace the
pages of none other than Vogue magazine,
which would in turn also spur interest from
A-list celebrities and the international
fashion industry.
Tina started in the industry not as a

designer but as a model. She, along with
fellow models, would help professionalize the modeling industry in the Philippines through the
founding of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP), which has already
benefited today’s generation of models.
It was after her modeling career that Tina turned to being an entrepreneur and designer. With
great attention to detail, and getting inspiration from books and practically anything around her,
Tina has become the designer behind handbags that celebrities such as Halle Berry, Lucy Liu and
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Eva Longoria have carried with them on the red carpet. The feature in Vogue was perhaps the
break Tina needed, as it opened doors to international partnerships that have allowed her to set
up stores in the US, Europe and Asia.
Today, one may still spot Celestina minaudieres held by some celebrities at the Oscars or other
prestigious Hollywood awards shows. Apart from handbags, Celestina also designs jewelry,
shawls and home furnishings.
Wynn Wynn Ong has a strong passion for crafting artistic,

beautiful, and exquisite jewelry and accessories. And it
doesn’t come as a surprise that the world took notice. Not
your ordinary jeweler, Wynn Wynn insists on creating one-
of-a-kind pieces that can’t be found elsewhere, using a very
wide range of materials, from precious metals and stones to
shells.
Wynn Wynn’s penchant for unique craftsmanship may have

been inspired by her love for Filipino crafts and art, and
perhaps also by her exposure to international culture and art,
being raised in Vienna and Manila, and having had the
privilege to travel. At a young age she harnessed her talent,
creating handmade accessories as gifts for family and
friends. With the help of friends and connections, Wynn
Wynn’s creations would soon be discovered by jewelry and
accessories enthusiasts abroad.
A true artist, Wynn Wynn meticulously designs each piece as though it has a story of its own,
and draws inspiration from the materials that she uses. Her
out-of-the-box creations would earn her a number of clients
internationally, who regard her pieces almost like collectors’
items because of the rarity of her designs.
Through the years, Wynn Wynn has only gotten better at

what she does, now creating even more sophisticated,
complex yet coherent designs for accessories. Her
masterpieces are in more than 80 countries around the world.
Considered as one of the renowned Filipino designers
internationally, Wynn Wynn is proud that this has helped
bring attention to Filipino craftsmanship, believing that
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Filipinos have always been rich in talent.
Other artisans engage themselves in producing different products.
Pottery Basket Weaving
The GAMABA and the National Artists
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awards or GAMABA is an award that acknowledges folk

and indigenous artists who, despite the modern times, remain true to their traditions. It is
administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) through Gawad sa
Manlilikha ng Bayan Committee.
GAMABA began as a project of the Philippine Rotary Club Makati-Ayala. In 1992, it was
adopted by the government and institutionalized Republic Act No. 7355. This award aims to
support and motivate these artists to preserve their artistic heritage for the present and future
generations. These artists are also recognized as the country’s National Living Treasures.
The GAWAD sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) or the National Living Treasures Award
gives recognition to Filipino traditional craftsmen or artisans whose skills have reached a high
level of technical and artistic excellence and who are tasked to pass on to the present generation
knowledge threatened with extinction.
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NCCA chairman Felipe M. de Leon , Jr. spearheaded the institutionalization of the award. The
law was authored by senators Edgardo J. Angara, Heherson Alvarez, Leticia ramos-Shahani,
SOtero Laurel and congresswoman Kate Gordon.
On April 3, 1992, President Corazon C. Aquino signed Republic Act No. 7355, providing for
the recognition of the national living treasures, otherwise known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan,
and the promotion and development of traditional folk arts.
On December 17, 1993, the first awarding ceremony for Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan was
held at the Malacaňan Palace.
How does one become a Manlilikha ng Bayan?
To become a Manlilikha ng Bayan”, the candidate must possess the following:
1. He/She is an inhabitant of an indigenous/traditional cultural community anywhere in

the Philippines that has preserved indigenous customs, beliefs, rituals and traditions
and/or has syncretized whatever external elements that have influenced it.
2. He/She must have engaged in a folk art tradition that has been in existence and
documented for at least fifty(50)years.
3. He/She must have consistently performed or produced over significant period, works
of superior and distinctive quality.
4. He/She must possess a mastery of tools and materials needed by the art, and must have
an established reputation in the arts as master and maker of works of extraordinary
technical quality.
5. He/She must have passed on and/or will pass on to other members of the community
their skills in the folk art for which the community is traditionally known.
A traditional artist who possesses all the qualities of a Manlilikha ng Bayan candidate, but due
to age or infirmity has left him/her incapable of teaching further hi/her craft, may still be
recognized if:

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1. He/She has created a significant body of works and/or has consistently displayed
excellence in the practice of his/her art, thus achieving important contributions for its
development.
2. He/She has been instrumental in the revitalization of his/her community’s artistic

tradition.
3. He/She has passed on to the other members of the community skills in the folk art for
which the community is traditionally known.
4. His/Her community has recognized him/her as master and teacher of his/her craft.
What are the incentives received by the awardee?
A Manlilika ng Bayan awardee receives a specially designed medallion, an initial grant of

P100,000 and P10.0000 monthly stipend for life. In consonance with the provision of Republic
Act No. 7355, which states that “the monetary grant may be increased whenever circumstances
so warrant, “the NCCA board approved monthly personal allowance of P14,000 for the awardees
as well as a maximum cumulative amount of P750,000 medical and hospitalization benefit
annually similar to that received by the National Artists and funeral assistance /tribute fit for a
National Living Treasure
GAMABA Awardees

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National Artists
If you’re given the title of National Artist, you can consider yourself one of the best. By being
given the title, it means you have given significant contributions to the development of
Philippine arts and letters. The recognition is given to those who excel in the fields of Music,
Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast, and Architecture or Allied Arts.
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The very first recipient of this award was painter Fernando Amorsolo, who was touted as the
“Grand Old Man of Philippine Art.” He was the sole awardee in the year 1972, a National Artist
for Visual Arts.
A person who receives this title gets the following honors and privileges:
1. Rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines;
2. Insignia of a National Artist and a citation;
3. Cash awards, monthly life pension, medical, and hospitalization benefits, life insurance
coverage, state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery),
and a place of honor at national state functions along with recognition at cultural events.
There are 66 recognized National Artists to date, with the fields of Visual Arts, Literature, and
Music having the most number of recognized National Artists.
Here are some of the more well-known National Artists of the Philippines: (Photo grabbed from
arkitektura.ph)

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The 7 Newly Awarded Artists in the Philippines
The Order of National Artists is the highest

recognition given by the government to
Filipinos who have made significant
contributions to the development of
Philippine arts. The Philippine president
names them based on the recommendations
of the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts and the Cultural Center of the
Philippines (CCP).
The country’s 7 new National Artists are:
1. Larry Alcala, National Artist for Visual Arts

Editorial cartoonist and illustrator Alcala’s pen brought to life the cartoon series Slice of Life in
the Weekend Magazine, Mang Ambo in the Weekly Graphic, and Kalabog en Bosyo, the first
comic strip where characters spoke in Taglish. His many works portrayed the idiosyncracies of
the Filipino, especially our ability to laugh at ourselves in the face of great adversity, as
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personified in the character of Mang Ambo. The two detectives in Kalabog en Bosyo were
brought to the big screen and played by comedians Dolphy and Panchito in a film by Sampaguita
Pictures. Alcala died in 2002 at the age of 75.
2. Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio, National Artist for Theater

For her work in writing plays, promoting children’s theater, and puppetry, Bonifacio has been
called the “Grande Dame of Southeast Asian Children’s Theater.” She has penned 40 plays, 20
books, and 30 stories, according to panitikan.ph, and was chairperson of the University of the
Philippines’ Creative Writing Program. She founded Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas, a children’s
theater and puppetry troupe based in UP.
3. Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music

“Mr C” is perhaps the most famous Filipino composer in recent history. He has composed
musical scores for award-winning films, 10 full-length Filipino musicals, full-length ballets, a
major opera, and a plethora of songs, including beloved classics like “Tuwing Umuulan at
Kapiling Ka” and “Da Coconut Nut.” A force for original Pilipino music, he has spearheaded the
Philippine Popular Music Festival and served as judge in talent shows, like Philippine Idol and
Philippine Dream Academy. He leads the 7-member Ryan Cayabyab Singers.
4. Francisco ‘Bobby’ Mañosa, National Artist for Architecture

If Mañosa is a name unknown to you, the same likely cannot be said of his iconic works. The
architect known for his modern interpretation of Philippine architectural design and use of
indigenous materials is behind the Coconut Palace, world-famous Amanpulo Resort in Palawan,
Pearl Farm in Samal Island, ShangriLa Hotel in Mactan, and the San Miguel building in
Mandaluyong, among others. For his pioneering vision and promotion of indigenous Filipino
architecture, Mañosa has garnered many accolades, both locally and internationally.
5. Resil Mojares, National Artist for Literature

Mojares is a multi-awarded writer, historian, and literary critic. His works include Origins and
Rise of the Filipino Novel, The War Against the Americans, and books about eminent Filipinos,
such as Vicente Sotto, Pedro Paterno, Isabelo delos Reyes, and Trinidad Pardo de Tavera. He has
won several National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle and founded the Cebuano
Studies Center, a library and research center dedicated to Cebuano culture and history.
6. Ramon Muzones, National Artist for Literature

Muzones is the preeminent name in West Visayan fiction. He is best known for his Hiligaynon
novel Margosatubig: The Story of Salagunting, about a fictional Muslim state in Mindanao and
the struggles of its hero, Salagunting, to wrest it from the clutches of usurpers. A tale that
combines intrigue, romance, pre-colonial lore, fantasy, and adventure, it unfolded as a series in
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the Hiligaynon magazine Yuhum. In 1989, he received the Gawad CCP para sa Sining, an award
given every 3 years to artists whose works have enriched their art form. His proclamation as
National Artist is posthumous as Muzones died in 1992.
7. Kidlat Tahimik, National Artist for Cinema

Widely regarded as the father of independent Philippine cinema, Kidlat Tahimik (real name: Eric
de Guia) is known for creating films that humorously but evocatively critique neocolonialism. A
native of Baguio City, Tahimik has garnered numerous international and local awards for his
films. His first, Perfumed Nightmare (1977), won the International Critics Award at the Berlin
Film Festival. He has gone on to inspire generations of Filipino filmmakers to forge on with their
independent vision, regardless of commercial considerations. In 2009, he received the UP Gawad
Plaridel Award, the University of the Philippines’ highest award recognizing achievements in
media. – Rappler.com
Key Components of the Art Market
- In the last century, some of the roles that have been existent since the beginning of art history
have been properly dealt with and legitimized into a sophisticated network of relationships and
exchanges.
- This network is what we call the Art World.
Curator
- manager or overseer and usually a keeper of a cultural heritage institution (gallery,
museum, library or archive) is a content specialist charged with an institution’s collections,
selecting art to be displayed in museum, organizing art exhibitions in galleries or public places,
researching artist and writing catalogs and involved with the interpretation of heritage.
Art Buyers
- are those who acquire and purchase artworks for a variety of reasons.
Art Dealers
- are those whose direct hand is in the distribution and circulation of the artworks through a
variety of means, such as direct sale, galleries, and auction houses.
Art Production Process
Art making can be associated with art exploration, concept development, and art production. In
the creative process, the artist undergoes three stages of art production process, which are
popularly known as preproduction, production, and postproduction.

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1. Pre-production or Subject development – this ends when the planning ends, and the content
starts being produced.
2. Production or Medium manipulation – this is a method of joining diverse material inputs.
3. Post production (completion) or Exhibition – once an artwork is finish, it will be displayed.
The Medium and Technique
MEDIUM – refers to the materials/ instruments that are used by an artist to create a work for art.
The plural of media. Without the medium, an idea remain a concept, or it would just dwell in the
walls of the artist imagination. It is challenging to manipulate medium and transform it form its
raw state. E.x: Paper, Canvas, Brush, Pencil, Paint, etc.
TECHNIQUE – It refers to the artist’s ability and knowledge or technical know-how in

manipulating the medium. It is the manner by which the artist controls the medium to achieve the
desired effect; thus, it is in the technique that artists differ from one another.
God Bless on your Midterm Exams…Happy Reading! 


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Republic of the Philippines

Cagayan State UnIversIty

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

a. Distinguish artist from artisan;

Generally, an artist is defined as an art practitioner who produces or creates indirectly-

Job responsibilities of an artist include:

a. Developing ideas for a canvas or product

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

b. Selecting a medium for a final work, including texture, size, or area

Take a look at these famous artists.

Fernando Cueto Amorsolo is one of the most important artists in

Born in Calle Herran in Paco, Manila, on May 30, 1892, Fernando

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

harvested rice, a hope-filled moment for the young Philippines.

Juan Luna is considered one of the greatest Filipino

Module in Art Appreciation (2019)

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

Job responsibilities of an Artisan include:

a. Using and mixing mediums like paint, metal, glass, or fabric

One featured artisan who intended to

Tina started in the industry not as a

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

Wynn Wynn Ong has a strong passion for crafting artistic,

Wynn Wynn’s penchant for unique craftsmanship may have

Through the years, Wynn Wynn has only gotten better at

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

Filipinos have always been rich in talent.

Other artisans engage themselves in producing different products.

Pottery Basket Weaving

The GAMABA and the National Artists

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Awards or GAMABA is an award that acknowledges folk

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

How does one become a Manlilikha ng Bayan?

To become a Manlilikha ng Bayan”, the candidate must possess the following:

1. He/She is an inhabitant of an indigenous/traditional cultural community anywhere in

Module in Art Appreciation (2019)

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

2. He/She has been instrumental in the revitalization of his/her community’s artistic

What are the incentives received by the awardee?

A Manlilika ng Bayan awardee receives a specially designed medallion, an initial grant of

Module in Art Appreciation (2019)

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

2. Insignia of a National Artist and a citation;

Module in Art Appreciation (2019)

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

Module in Art Appreciation (2019)

COLLEGE of INFORMATION and COMPUTING SCIENCES

The 7 Newly Awarded Artists in the Philippines

The Order of National Artists is the highest

The country’s 7 new National Artists are:

1. Larry Alcala, National Artist for Visual Arts

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2. Amelia Lapeña Bonifacio, National Artist for Theater

3. Ryan Cayabyab, National Artist for Music

4. Francisco ‘Bobby’ Mañosa, National Artist for Architecture

5. Resil Mojares, National Artist for Literature

6. Ramon Muzones, National Artist for Literature

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7. Kidlat Tahimik, National Artist for Cinema

Key Components of the Art Market

Art Production Process