Philippine Art News
The Philippine strongman leader Rodrigo Duterte is known for being for being one of the most greatest Presidents that the Philippines ever had despite of being highly criticized and condemned by the western media and about 80 percent of the Philippine popolation support him. Different artists had made alot of impressive portraits of him and one these stands out. A Filipino folk artist used his own blood to come up with a magnificent and unique portrait of President Duterte that he considers as a master piece.
Manila, Philippines - Elito Villaflor Circa a local artist from Nueva Ecija who is otherwise known as "Amangpintor" who is well known using indigenous human hair and blood with the concept of mythologism and mythicalism as subject matters. He was the first hair and blood artist in his generation and his signature subject is the " Legend of Minggan."
Circa has made a political shift to his creations now adays. He started painting portraits of well known political figures and the one that he considers as his masterpiece is the portrait of President Rodrigo Duterte. He came up with a montage of Duterte's popular poses along with the official seal of President and a Philippine Eagle on November of 2016.
President Duterte was chosen as Circa's latest art subject as he was very much impressed by the President's performance.
" Though sometimes he speaks with graphic tounge, he's just like a friend whom you can understand even when he speaks roughly. He gets things done." Circa stated.
Aside from President Duterte, Circa has also created portraits of Senator Manny Pacquiao and members of the Circa family.
Circa said he doesn't intend to sell his creations as he considers his masterpieces as priceless.
Blacktrident
October 26, 2019
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