THE PAINTED PEOPLE

In Celebration of Filipino History Month: A Cultural Event

Presented by: Aletheia Elwood, Tattoo Artist

About the Event:

The painted people was the first documented name for the Visayans (Filipino Natives) encountered by the Spanish explorer Magellan. Who were the Pintados and what were the functions of Tattoos in the pre- colonial Philippines? We will cover the importance and heritage of Tattoos in Filipino culture.. We will also discuss the importance of researching through our Communities and existing tribes to learn about what is left of Tattoo knowledge in our specific regions. Alethia will also show the work she has created to represent our heritage and we can discuss the vision of a new age of Filipino Tattoo culture.

About the Presenter:

• Aletheia Elwood (known also as Venus Veritas) Is an International Filipino - American Artist who has been a creative for over the last ten years. Aletheia’s tattoo studies and adventure began in late 2013 in her home town of Dumaguete city Philippines. Throughout the journey of learning how to become and artist she fell in love with learning/Studying the art and ancient birth rights of Tattoo, and its impact on culture. Leading her to realize the importance of reviving the ancient art of tattoos and its origins to the Pintados of the Philippines. 

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