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Raymond Lauchengco sells self-made artworks to raise funds for event workers

Raymond Lauchengco is selling the art pieces he has created to raise funds for live event workers who are currently out of jobs due to the lockdown.

The singer-actor shared the news on Instagram, saying the new coronavirus disease pandemic (Covid-19) has been a surreal time for him.

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think that one day, I would do an exhibit on social media of things I made, during a pandemic and lockdown,” he said.

“After seeing the suggestions to do so, I thought about it, but felt that an exhibit would be meaningless unless I paid it forward,” Lauchengco added.

Raymond shared that proceeds of his exhibit “Ikigai” would go to the National Live Events Coalition, a group of painters, carpenters, electricians, stage managers, and other workers who make live performances possible.

With some pieces being sold at P35,000, Raymond shared that Ikigai had generated over P70,000 donations from pledges and friends as of Wednesday.

One notable buyer of his artwork was Lea Salonga herself.

“My heartfelt thanks to those who took up the cause by purchasing exhibit pieces, or made donations,” Raymond said.

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