Born on April 28, 1911 in Manila, Philippines and taught himself to paint. Hernando Ruiz Ocampo
Ocampo’s acknowledged masterpiece Genesis served as the basis of the curtain design of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater.
He originally studied law, commerce and creative writing, and worked as a writer before he taught himself the visual arts.
Hernando Ruiz Ocampo was a Filipino artist best known for his abstract paintings. Awards received include: Republic Cultural Award in 1965; Patnubay ng Sd in 1969; Diwa ng Lahi Award in 1976; and Gawad CCP para sa Sining Award in 1979.Endaya, Imelda Cajipe (artist and independent curator) and Cecilia B. Rebong (Philippine Consul-General).
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His works also depicted objection against the disparity between rich and poor. His parents were Emilio Ocampo y Saltiero and Delfina Ruiz y Santo. Hernando Ruiz Ocampo (April 28, 1911 – December 28, 1978) was a Filipino National Artist in the visual arts. HERNANDO R. OCAMPO National Artist for Visual Arts (1991) (April 28, 1911 – December 28, 1978) A self-taught painter, Hernando R. Ocampo was a leading member of the pre-war Thirteen Moderns, the group that charted the course of modern art in the Philippines.
(114 results) Hernando Ruiz Ocampo was a leading radical modernist artist in the H. R. Ocampo was credited for inventing a new mode of abstraction that exemplifies Philippine Ocampo was born in Santa Cruz, Manila, but later transferred to #61 Dimasalang St., Caloocan. He is also fictionist, a playwright and editor. 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 . 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. Profile of the Artist. He made paintings reflecting economic and psychological dislocation in the country brought by World War II, a time of widespread poverty, hunger, and misery. Get the latest news on the events, trends, and people that shape the global art market with our daily newsletter.©2020 Artnet Worldwide Corporation. During his career as a writer, he was one of the organizers of His works as a writer includes "Don’t Cry, Don’t Fret" in poetry; "Ikalawang Pagdalaw," "Unang Pamumulaklak," "Rice and Bullets," and "Bakia" in fiction; and "Buntot Page," a screenplay written with Mario David. Hernando Ruiz Ocampo was a leading radical modernist artist in the Philippines. Hernando Ocampo’s masterpieces had large contribution to full understanding and awareness of social realities in the Philippines. 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. After graduating high school at Manila’s YMCA, Ocampo attended Letran College, pursuing a degree in pre-law at his father’s urging.