art in our lives
...production, men are too. Munting Tinig, Art as hope and unity. For us, art is an ordinary thing. It may come in the form of a painting, a sculpture or even a musical piece. But for some people, art may just be the answer of hope and unity. In the film “Munting Tinig” starring Alessandra de Rossi, an entire village was united and was given hope because of a persistent teacher who only wanted to give the kids real education. She insisted that the school join this small singing competition. At first, she failed. But she never gave up. She finally convinced the parents and the school faculty with her plans. Through the process, unintentionally, she united the village. The village that once was separated is now as one. Who would have known that a song, a piece of art, can form unity and hope in the midst of crisis? Billy Elliot, Art as life. The film “Billy Elliot” is about a young boy who wanted to learn ballet. Since he’s a boy, he was afraid to inform his family, his father in particular, about his love for ballet. For this young boy, Elliot, ballet became his passio...