Videos About Eduardo Mutuc:
A documentary featuring the master of pinukpuk, Eduardo Mutuc
The story of Eduardo Mutuc and his craft
A documentary featuring the master of pinukpuk, Eduardo Mutuc
Why He Became A GAMABA Artist
In the history of the Gawad ng Manlilikha ng Bayan Awards, there has been only one Kapampangan recipient to date, Mr. Eduardo Tubig Mutuc of Apalit, Pampanga who was conferred this prestigious recognition in 2004.
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Like the National Artist award, the GAMABA, or National Living Treasure award, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon traditional artists in the Philippines. The people of Pampanga should be proud to have one of the ten Filipinos who have received this rare distinction to date.
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Artist Eduardo Mutuc has devoted his life to producing works of wood, bronze, and silver for both sacred and secular purposes. Churches and private collections own his exquisitely crafted carosas, mirrors, altars, and retablos. Some of these pieces are very little and exhibit exquisite and delicate craftsmanship, while several of them are fairly large—some of them surpass forty feet.
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Eduardo Mutuc formed elaborate drawings on a metal sheet using the pinukpuk technique, which literally translates as "to pound" (pukpuk) a mallet on a chisel. Mutuc claims that the pinukpuk technique requires exactitude throughout the entire procedure. He begins with a meticulous woodcut drawing. He transfers the pattern to a block of wood and carefully chisels it. He then delicately taps a metal sheet covering the wood with a mallet and chisel to reveal the design. The metal sheet is then pounded some further after being soaked in molten silver. Errors are costly in metalsmithing since brass and silver are pricey materials.
Because of the countless works of art and his esteemed craftsmanship, Mutuc received the well known Gamaba award and still continues to create art and inspire the younger generation of Filipino Artists.
