At the art school, Ocampo constructed "paper mache" figures for floats, altars and ornaments that were used during carnival parades and other festivals.

Sotheby's New York In high school, Ocampo painted murals for the Preparatory School and the City Hall of Celaya. Hernando Ocampo, born in the Santa Cruz district of Manila, was a man of many talents who enjoyed not one, but two successful careers in the arts. FILTER Trending Now. He married Irene Illovato in 1932, but she died in 1945. National Artist in Painting. Sotheby's London 10 Major Accomplishments of George Washington . He is also fictionist, a playwright and editor. Hernando-R.-Ocampo-800 Hernando Ruiz Ocampo (April 28, 1911 – December 28, 1978) was a Filipino National Artist in the visual arts.

Following in Modernist traditions, Ocampo’s used bold color palettes and biomorphic shapes inspired by both his country’s landscape and by science fiction writing. He is also fictionist, a playwright and editor. b. Santa Cruz, Manila 28 Apr 1911 d. Caloocan City, 28 Dec 1978. 10 Major Accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln. By doing this, he learned about art composition, materials and techniques. One of his most famous works, the short story “We or They” illustrates class struggle through oppressions and difficulties experienced by the Filipino proletariats under the ruling class. [1]

10 Major Achievements of Mahatma Gandhi. Christie's London Ocampo’s brilliant artwork and legacy remain a major source of pride for his beloved country and influence to artists worldwide. After graduating high school at Manila’s YMCA, Ocampo attended Letran College, pursuing a degree in pre-law at his father’s urging. Untitled (very possibly 'Cells') See more ideas about Hernando, Artist, Filipino art. Hernando R. Ocampo is a Filipino National Artist in the visual arts. He joined a group of modernists founded by Victorio C. Edades called Thirteen Moderns in 1938, and became a member of the Saturday Group of artists (Taza de Oro Group). Untitled (Abstraction Series) Ocampo enjoyed a successful writing career for many years, being published in Taliba magazine, and then moving into script writing and directing television, even producing for the Filipino Players Guild. Buying Hernando Ocampo paintings – Highest Prices Paid: Artist Bio & images follow: HERNANDO RUIZ OCAMPO. 10 Major Causes of … He was a member of the Saturday Group of artists (also known as the Taza de Oro Group), and was one of the pre-war Thirteen Moderns, a group of modernist artists founded by Victorio C. Edades in 1938. 1948 – 6th Prize, Art Association of the Philippines, for Nude with Candle and Flower1949 – 3rd Prize, Manila Club Art Exhibition, for Angel’s Kiss1950 – 1st Prize, Art Association of the Philippines, for Arabesque1950 – 2nd Prize, Art Association of the Philippines, for Man and Carabao1951 – 1st Prize and Special Award, Art Association of the Philippines, for Ancestors1951 – Honorable Mention, Art Association of the Philippines, for Intramuros1954 – 3rd Prize, Art Association of the Philippines, for 53-E1955 – Honorable Mention, Art Association of the Philippines, for 54-A1958 – 2nd Prize and Purchase Prize, Art Association of the Philippines, for Nativity1969 – 1st Prize, Art Association of the Philippines, for Circle1969 – Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award (Stalwart of Art and Culture), from the City of Manila1979 – Gawad CCP para sa Sining Award, from the Cultural Center of the Philippines View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow. Find artworks by Hernando Ocampo (Filipino, 1911 - 1978) on MutualArt and find more works from galleries, museums and auction houses worldwide. Sopocki Auction House, Sopot Untitled (Abstraction Series) Please note that this site uses cookies. 10 Major Accomplishments of Julius Caesar. Born on April 28, 1911 in Manila, Philippines and taught himself to paint. May 30, 2017 - Explore andrewnfriends's board "Artist-Hernando R Ocampo" on Pinterest.