HERNANDO R. OCAMPO

 


HERNANDO R. OCAMPO



National Artist for Visual Arts (1991)
(April 28, 1911 – December 28, 1978)


Background

The self-taught painter Hernando R. Ocampo was a key member of the 13 prewar moderns, the group that shaped the path of contemporary art in the Philippines. However, it was his abstract work that left an indelible mark on Filipino contemporary art. He also played an important role in maintaining the first Filipino art gallery in the Philippines.


Major works ( at least 3)

His other major works include Ina ng Balon, Calvary, Slum Dwellers, Nude with Candle and Flower, Man and Carabao, Angel’s Kiss, Palayok at Kalan, Ancestors, Isda at Mangga, The Resurrection, Fifty-three “Q”, Backdrop, Fiesta.


Choose 1 major work (maybe the best one on your own)

  • Ina ng Balon (Mother of Waves) by Hernando Ocampo

    •     Example of an artwork or major work (picture or any). Describe it.


    Ina ng Balon (Mother of Waves) by Hernando Ocampo

        Ocampo's work is rather abstract, reflecting the harsh realities of his country after World War II. However, in the 1960s Ocampo developed a new artistic style of abstract painting. The shapes and colors found in the paintings seem to move and multiply. Instead of capturing the appearance of nature.



    Why did you choose this specific major work & how will you relate this to your chosen strand/track which will lead you to your future field of specialization.
        Today, it is difficult to learn about Ocampo's life and work, as no government agency has
    a collection to study Ocampo's paintings. He painted colorful canvases with extraordinary
    ingenuity. Ocampo's fine art and heritage is a source of pride for his host country and a source
    of inspiration for artists around the world


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