Tampeda Hu Balagen

47 x 72 x 1 - Inches
6.50 - Kgs

Artist: Rodelio - Waway - Saway

Sold in Ph Pesos: 0

Minimum Bid in PH Pesos: 100000

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Waway as he is popularly know is from the Talaandig community of Tulugan - Songco, Lantapan, Bukidnon. He speaks the Talaandig native dialect, Inukit or Binukid and is conversant in Tagalog and English. He is popular for his use of soil as medium of his works, although he also uses pen and ink. He began doing art at the age of 24. He started using soil to make bracelets, pendants and other ornaments and then later on, he concocted pigments from soil which they now use to paint. He transfers the technology of making pigments from soil to members of his tribe. Now, 38 years old, he says he just loves art. As an artist, he wants to be a legend. Obviously Waway, is unique in some ways. He is a visual artist and a performance artist. He plays different musical instruments which he personally crafts. He also sings and is very jovial.