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Guiraldo "Dodjie" Aguinaldo

Architectural Designer | Multimedia Artist | Cultural Advocate

AKA: "Agui Naldo" • "Manong Agui" • "Zaldo"

Artist Profile

Dodjie Aguinaldo is a multi-disciplinary artist whose career spans the evolution of Philippine media—from traditional print and animation to high-stakes broadcast television and fine arts. A 4th-year Architecture undergraduate, Dodjie seamlessly blends structural precision with soulful storytelling.

Though a proud Ilocano by birth (Baguio City), he has deeply rooted his life and craft in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. His work serves as a bridge between his Ilocano heritage and his adopted Kapampangan home, focusing on the preservation of history, language, and tradition.

Creative Journey

  • The Early Years: Began as a layout artist and illustrator for newspapers and comics.

  • Industry Expertise: Spent the 1990s as a Senior Artist for Sterling Paper Products and worked within Metro Manila’s animation industry before transitioning to graphic arts in Clark.

  • Broadcast Excellence: Dedicated 15 years to GMA-7 and TV5 as a Master Editor, Video Graphics Producer, Cameraman, and Director.

  • Consultancy: Served as a Director/Consultant for the CDC Communications Department (TV and Radio Production).

Current Focus & Styles

In 2017, Dodjie returned to his "first love"—painting. He is currently exploring specialized Filipino art forms that celebrate national identity:

  • Dioramas & Miniatures: Crafting intricate, small-scale worlds.

  • Modern Tipos del Pais: Contemporary interpretations of traditional Philippine secular attire and customs.

  • Letras y Figuras: A unique personal style of the classic Filipino art form where figures are arranged to form letters.

Community Leadership

Dodjie is a cornerstone of the Central Luzon art scene, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of creatives.

  • Co-Founder: Kalalangang Mabalacat (Sining Mabalacat). He has been instrumental in the city's visual identity, leading mural projects, installation arts, and major festivals like the Caragan Festival and Miss Mabalacat.

  • Adviser: Sibul Ning Kalalangan (Mabalacat Youth Art Community).

  • Affiliations: Member of the Mabalacat Artist Collective and Diorama Creators of Pampanga.

Artist Statement

"To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do, therefore, is to strive and persevere and never give up."

— Dalai Lama XIV (Adopted by the Artist)

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