The Art Side of the Island

Samal Art: undiscovered potential

The Samal Art has not been defined yet by the original settlers in this island, yet there are several influences that inspires the true island art. As time evolves the Sama art was never showcase not until there was a festival named PANGAPOG that indigenous people have showcase their arts and culture.

Few minutes ride from Samal District going to Kaputian is a surprise for artists at heart who loves to discover a place where art is enliven. It is inspiring to visit a place where arts are part of the attraction.

resident artists at work

The ingenuity of the artisan hands by using indigenous crafts that are commonly found in Samal Island is one of the most astonishing feat in the gallery.

The sculptures that made of driftwood are truly a touch of Samal art, for there uniqueness and expressive emotions that an artists convey in it’s masterpiece.

a driftwood sculpt

the driftwood sculpts in Samal island art legacy gallery

one man stand

stone carving

in utero

The wide range of Samal Island resources provided an artists wild imaginations and infinite creativity that captures the essence of arts.

dedication to art

lifting up(a driftwood sculpt)

the other side

The overall experience when visiting Samal island may not merely consists of beach hopping, resorts touring, scuba diving, and aqua adventure, but also to visit other unique venue that this island have to offer.

bamboo art

For more information how to get here, please contact me thru this: feritznang@yahoo.com, feritznang@gmail.com, and
cell.No. +639392386905 (smart), +639227340192 (sun)

Thus, everyone should visit Samal Art Legacy in Kaputian district for it offers unique experience and superb pasalubong/ souvenirs from Samal island.

good token from Samal island

the stairs

Welcome to the Art side of the Island.

the door to the art side of the island

~ by feritz on January 25, 2010.