Viral Iloilo Painter Selling Arts in Sidewalk Finally Gets Permanent Venue to Display Artworks
The viral Iloilo painter identified as Larry Casinao finally got a permanent venue to display his artworks after selling his art along the sidewalk.
Last week, Tatay Larry Casinao goes viral on social media after a certain Sal Molinos shared the photos of his artworks.
Tatay Larry is displaying and selling his artworks on the sidewalk in Jaro district, Iloilo City to raise fund for his wife’s dialysis.
However, a task force told the painter and his colleagues that they were causing inconvenience along the street.
Many netizens were moved by the poor painter’s story and offered help to the old man.
Recently, Sal Molinos said that Tatay Larry is now permanently displaying his artworks at Festive Mall in front of National Book Store.
Molinos also expressed his admiration for the artist who used art as a medium to survive life’s challenges.
“After my tweet and post made rounds on social media and became viral, we were able to change sir Larry’s situation. ☺️
Today, I was able to visit his art display at Festive Mall Iloilo and I’m elated to tell you that, according to him, he is now permanently displaying his artworks together with sir Raynaldo at Festive Mall in front of National Book Store! They are now given a proper ve ue to showcase their art! 💙 We were able to discuss things and I’m truly inspired on how he used art as a medium to survive life’s challenges. Moments like this happen if we use social media responsibly and purposely.
May this serve as an inspiration to help others in every way that we can without any return. “
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