00:00 Cinema is a part of our culture that shows the beauty and meaning of our life.
00:05 In every work, we can see the feelings, vision, and experiences of people.
00:11 That's why in the celebration of National Arts Month,
00:13 a book was released by an art museum
00:15 that includes works of world-class visual artist, Mark Orozco Justiniani.
00:20 Let's watch it.
00:23 [music]
00:34 Every work has a different meaning,
00:37 whether it's for the owner or for the viewers.
00:41 That's why in the celebration of Arts Month,
00:43 a book was released by the Pinto Art Museum
00:46 that includes their Pinto Collection Monograph Series
00:49 featuring Mark Orozco Justiniani, a world-class visual artist.
00:55 Mark Justiniani was known for his works that speak to ordinary Filipinos.
01:01 Art enthusiasts flocked to the book launch
01:04 where they had the opportunity to take pictures
01:08 and sign the book by the featured visual artist.
01:12 You can also see in the book the works of Justiniani
01:16 that each writer has their own interpretation.
01:19 They also have a particular perspective on my work.
01:23 There may be many who have the same perspective as me,
01:27 but they can add something.
01:29 So actually, I notice that in my works,
01:33 it often happens that the audience sees something else.
01:37 The artist gives a general direction,
01:42 but at the same time, he gives a lot of details.
01:48 The works he creates are centered on the issues of politics,
01:52 society, and social realism.
01:55 It's a combination of the difficulties that typical Filipinos face
02:01 and how they overcome them.
02:04 Because of this, he has a message for our fellow Filipinos.
02:08 Living a life is a privilege.
02:13 To be alive is a big privilege.
02:19 Don't squander it.
02:21 Be aware.
02:24 Be a good observer.
02:26 Be critical, but don't be too cynical.
02:30 Enjoy what you have.
02:34 A lot of people are actually suffering.
02:39 If our burdens in life are not that great,
02:43 then we should find ways to appreciate what life has to give.
02:49 In every work he creates, he gives the message
02:53 that we all have a voice in any way.
02:57 (gentle music)
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