Two different nations, one love and passion for the arts

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 Governor James Edduba, Kalinga Rep. Allen Jesse C. 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. The government officials received the artwork on behalf of Apo Whang-od and honored Maestro Luca with a plaque of recognition and 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 stated 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.

To learn more about Four Legged Tiles or the Artwork Turnover Ceremony, you may contact Ms. Monica Briones at +639772545186 or email at monica.fourleggedtiles@gmail.com.