Even an old, damaged post was turned into a masterpiece when the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation and Davies Paints, in collaboration with Orange Project and over 50 local artists unveiled the longest community artwork along Mabini Street in Barangay 22 in Bacolod City yesterday, a press release from the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation said.
Conceptualized by internationally-acclaimed artist Charlie Co, the mural not only aims to “just add color to a wall,” but to tell a meaningful story of the dreams and aspirations through art.
“We hope to create a mural that the Bacolod community will feel proud of and protect for years to come,” Co said.
Joan Nagrampa, Project and Executions Director of Orange Project, also revealed that the community project is inspired by the city’s diverse history and culture.
“The mural gives emphasis on sugar workers and the resilient spirit of Bacolodnons,” she said.
Barangay 22 Punong Barangay Diosdado Mayo thanked the artists for working with the BYF and Davies Paints to transform an old lifeless wall into one of the city’s attractions in this year’s MassKara Festival.
The unveiling ceremony was also attended by Councilor Claudio Puentevella, Councilor Em Ang, Bacolod MassKara Festival Chairman Jojie Dingcong, Davies Paints Philippines Business Development Manager Architect Armando Guevarra and Marketing Communications Manager Joann Viriña.*
