ROMULO B.

PARAS II, LPT

Instructor
Artists and Artisans
 Let’s get started …
1. What is an art form that you can most relate to
and appreciate? It may be architecture,
sculpture, painting, music, literature, film, dance,
performance/theatre, and living traditions.
2. Can you name an artist whose works you really
like?
3. Is there a particular work of art created by him or
her that you relate to and appreciate? What is it
and why?
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CHOREOGRAPHERS
 GAMABA vs NATIONAL ARTIST
The National Living Treasures Award (Gawad sa
Manlilikha ng Bayan) was institutionalized in 1992
through Republic Act No. 7355. The
National Commission for Culture and the Arts,
which is the highest policy-making and
coordinating body of the Philippines for culture and
the arts, was tasked with the implementation and
awarding.
What is the National Artists Award? Among the different
honors and acknowledgment instruments, the National
Artists Award (NAA) presents the most elevated type of
acknowledgment to Filipino craftsmen for their
noteworthy commitments in expressions of the human
experience and letters. It is the highest national
acknowledgment given to Filipino people who have
made noteworthy commitments to the improvement of
Philippine expressions; in particular, Music, Dance,
Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and
Architecture and Allied Arts. The request is mutually
directed by the National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines
(CCP) and gave by the President of the Philippines upon
suggestion by the two organizations.
NATIONAL ARTIST?
Apo Whang Od, hindi eligible para sa National Artist Award
Patuloy na itinutulak at sinusuportahan ng ilang sektor ang pagtalaga kay Apo Whang Od bilang National Artist,
ngunit tila hindi ito pasado ayon sa National Cuture and Arts o NCCA.
Ilang taon na ring isinusulong ang nasabing pagkilala para sa pinakamatandang nabubuhay na mambabatok mula
sa Mountain Province.

Nakilala ang nasabing tattoo artist hindi lang sa Pilipinas bagkus sa buong mundo dahil sa tradisyunal na paraan
nito ng pagtatatto.
Dahil sa kontribusyon nito sa larangan ng art at culture kaya dumadami ang nanawagan ng pagbibigay ng parangal
lalo na at 106 taon na ang nasabing tatto artist.

Ayon kay Chaiman Victorino Manalo ng National Culture and Arts nang matanong sa nasabing usapin, hindi pasok
si Whang Od sa mga kinakailangan para hirangin na national artist.
"Unang-una, ang artistic field ni Whang-Od ay hindi sa national artist papatak kundi sa GAMABA, Gawad sa
Manlilikha ng Bayan.”
"Pero nagkaroon na nang discussion tungkol dun, hindi na-award si Whang-Od”.
Sa kasalukuyan ay may 8 kategorya para sa National Artist Award: Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature,
Film and Broadcast Arts, Architecture and Allied Arts, and Design.
Samantala ang parangal mula GAMABA na National Living Treasures Award - ay isang pagkilala sa isang
indibidwal o grupo mula sa pamahalaan dahil sa cultural heritage nito para sa ating bansa.
Ano sa palagay n’yo? Hindi nga ba karapat-dapat si Apo Whang Od sa nasabing parangal?
 Here's Why Apo Whang-Od Is Not Eligible for the National
Artist Award

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
has announced the opening of nominations for the National Artist Award. Among the personalities long
advocated for this recognition is Apo Whang-Od, but as the Internet is shocked to find out, she's not
eligible for the award.

Whang-Od is the 106-year-old legendary Filipina artist from the Kalinga province who gained international
recognition for her traditional hand-tap method of tattooing known as "pagbabatok." Online campaigns for Whang-
Od to become a National Artist have been around since 2015.
Her nomination makes sense given her influence and impact on Philippine culture. Just this year, she made waves as
the oldest figure to grace the cover of Vogue and was the inspiration behind Michelle Dee’s black evening gown in
the semi-finals of Miss Universe.
However, NCCA Chairman Victorino Manalo said Whang-Od's expertise doesn't align with the specified
qualifications outlined in the guidelines for selecting a national artist. He argued that Whang-Od's aligns more with
the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) or the National Living Treasures Award, for which she was
formally nominated on October 20.
"Unang-una, ang artistic field ni Whang-Od ay hindi sa national artist papatak kundi sa GAMABA, Gawad sa
Manlilikha ng Bayan. Pang-GAMABA talaga ang kaniyang field, pero nagkaroon na ng discussion tungkol sa
kaniya and nagkaroon ng desisyon na hindi siya bibigyan," Manalo told reporters at a press conference.

Whang-od is widely known for the cultural significance of her craftsmanship, drawing visitors from different
parts of the world to witness and receive traditional Kalinga tattoos from her. She uses thorns from pomelo
trees in bamboo sticks and soot as ink to create intricate designs rooted in her cultural heritage.
"Actually, in the first place, we never had any nomination for Whang-Od for the national artist. The
nomination we have had was really for the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan," NCCA Deputy Executive Director
Marichu Tellano was quoted as saying. "’Yung works niya kasi is really a reflection of the community that she
belongs to. It is a work that symbolizes the tradition but there are a lot of things being considered as well with
the council of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan. It’s a long discussion."
Discussions about Whang-Od's recognition as a National Artist continue. As of now, she remains a nominee
for the GAMABA, with ongoing deliberations by the committee. This nomination brings her one step closer to
becoming a National Living Treasure, an honor that would immortalize her legacy in the annals of Philippine
cultural history.
"Apo Whang-Od’s impact extends farther than her village. Her presence brought new life in
appreciating our traditional art sand she now stands as the living embodiment of the
Philippine culture’s unwavering resilience against the test of time," Acting Governor of Kalinga James Edduba
said. "I can’t think of anyone more deserving of recognition than Apo Whang-Od."
 Next meeting ..
•Elements and Principles of Art
•Elements of Art: Visual
•Please bring bond paper,
crayons or pastels & markers