Ang kaayo sa kayo Original Artwork by Karatula

“Kaayo sa Kayo” plays with the Bisaya tension between “kaayo” (goodness) and “kayo” (fire), challenging the way we often see flame only as danger. I return to the Alamat ng Gamo-gamo with this same intention: to open the deeper, less-told perspective of the story. Instead of reading the moth’s death as mere disobedience, I follow the interpretation embraced by Rizal — where the moth’s flight becomes an act of longing, a movement toward truth, freedom, and enlightenment. The light is no longer just a warning but a calling, something powerful enough to awaken and transform.

— Karatula

Inspired by the book: Ang munting gamo-gamo

The artwork was exhibited at Pinspired Art Gallery during the Onceupon Art Exhibition (Dec 2025–Jan 2026), devoted to children’s storybooks. A portion of the sales supports the Books on Wheel Valencia Mobile Library, promoting literacy and a love for reading among children.