Elderly Artist Goes Viral For Selling Artworks Just To Buy Food for Family
The photos of an elderly artist selling his artworks for as low as P100 up to P500 went viral and earn praises from the netizens.
The Facebook page “GMA News” has shared the inspiring images of an elderly artist who is selling his artworks along Ermita, Manila. The photos of the artist garnered praises from the online community.
The amazing artist identified Mang Edgardo Lam is selling his artworks and painting along the sidewalk for as low as P100 up to P500. He is selling his artworks to buy food and to support the financial necessities of the families.
Mang Edgardo is picking up pieces of unused plywood, which serves as his canvass for his artworks. He ended up selling paintings due to extreme poverty brought by the coronavirus pandemic.
The old man is just one of thousands of Filipinos who were experiencing financial problem due to the impact of the health crisis. However, he proves that anyone could survive if they will just find a way to earn money.
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