Amangpintor "Lito" is always depicting the life of Pantabangan from the 70s (time where the town of Pantabangan was submerged by the water) to the present with the style of creating image of Minggan on every painting that he made.
Pantabangan has sacrificed its land as it was drowned and made into a dam for the benefit of other towns by providing ample water supply for their crops. His ritual in painting is using his own hair as one of his medium on the canvas with his blood signature at the right side of the paintings. (from wikipedia)
Art, music, culture, and compassion came together as World Vision Philippines participated in CREATE Philippines x MIPAM (Manila International Performing Arts Market) from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls in Pasay City.
The three-day event celebrated Filipino c ...
August 21, 2026 — “Lagi may PAG-ASA, dahil sa Pangarap.” This message became the inspiration behind an art workshop conducted by Amangpintor (Elito V. Circa) at the Balay Silangan Reformation Center on August 21, 2026.
The activity aimed to provide the participants with a meaningful exper ...
BRISBANE, Australia — September 2026 — Art and environmental advocacy came together in Brisbane through the donation of “Haribon: Voice of the Forest,” an original artwork by Filipino international folk artist Amangpintor (Elito Villaflor Circa).
The artist expressed his gratitude and a ...
Alam nyo ba na ang paglabas ni Elito Circa o Amangpintor sa GMA7 I-Witness noong 2011 ay naging susi upang lubos na maunawaan ng publiko kung bakit niya ginamit ang kanyang sariling dugo sa pagpipinta at kung ano ang kahulugan nito? Matatandaan na ang unang labas niya sa Emergency ni Arn ...
One day, I visited Nimfa Rueda's old warehouse in the heart of the city. To my astonishment, I discovered that it is the oldest traditional Rice Storage (Lumang Kamalig). It's an incredible historical landmark that I had never seen before, connecting me to the past when Central Luzon was ...
“PAWIS at dugo” ang puhunan ng mga alagad ng sining sa paglikha ng kanilang obra. Pinaghihirapan at ginugugulan ng oras upang maisakatuparan ang kanilang bisyon at matiyak ang natatanging kagandahan ng kanilang likha.
Ang pintor na si Elito Villaflor Circa, tubong Nueva Ecija, ay ma ...
Recently, Daniel Yenko, a student from Manila, interviewed Amangpintor. Here is his question:
Who are you and what is your story?
I am Elito Circa, also known as Amangpintor, a self-taught artist from Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. I was born into a humble farming family and grew up with limited resources, yet my passion for art grew stronger each day. I painted using indigenous materials and even my own hair and blood when art supplies were scarce. From drawing on the walls of our house to holding exhibits in and outside the Philippines, my journey is a story of determination, cultural pride, an ...
Yes — Elito Circa (Amangpintor) is also considered a well-known and widely discussed Filipino visual artist, especially because of his unique artistic identity, advocacy, and unconventional methods.
Here’s a clear overview:
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🎨 Elito Circa (Amangpintor)
⭐ Why he is famous
• Recognized as a self-taught Filipino folk and contemporary artist.
• Known for creating artworks using unusual and indigenous materials such as fingers, fingernails, hair, blood, and natural elements — something very rare in Philippine art.
• Founder and promoter of In ...
In the heart of San Jose City, a beautiful story of compassion and creativity unfolds, driven by the generous hearts of TEAM Myrna (Nene) Ysais and Evelyn Tabone, and the supportive TEAMS from Australia. Their mission? To light the spark of artistic passion in the lives of two young soul ...
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