PAINTINGS WITH POEMS. Local artists feature their painting masterpieces in a week-long exhibit in a mall in Chinatown, Manila from Aug. 1 to 5, 2022. The paintings,whichcamewithFilipino poemsbeside them,were part of the celebration of National Language Month to showcase the talents of local artists.(PNA photo) MANILA - Highlightingthe Philippines' rich culture and talent has been always fulfilling not only for the local audience but also for Pinoy supporters abroad. But the challenges brought by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to the art industry have been undoubtedly felt by local artists, considering that spaces that normally provided them exposure, opportunities, or even income, suddenly became unpredictable. Yet there were those like 49-year-old painter Arnold Estrella who remained undaunted and not only pushed through withhis own craft but also supported fellow local artists. Together with his friend Sam Chua for BrushWorx PH, Estrella decided to take advantage of the Nati