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2) Artist:Ang Kiuko

When a painter paints, his emotions are shown through thepainted canvas. It shows the

different realities about life that move its audience. One person was able to dothis through

his paintings, and he is the legendary Ang Kiuko. His early paintings were full of different

emotions that influenced the viewers feelings. His audience could easily understand the

message of his paintings because he used passion. He drew the Crucifixion of Christ that

exhibited hopelessness and depression. His favorite subjects for his paintings were angst and

anger that are shown in his paintings called Payaso and Ina at Anak. His paintings were

full of irony and questions. After some years, he tried to re-create his style in art by painting

gleeful pictures of Mother Nature instead of painting pictures of quarreling crowds. He was

able to input different perspectives of life in a small blank canvas. Indeed, he made a very

remarkable impact in our society. He re-created his art and thus, he has been able to influence

the publics views about life.

Bernice M.Ci


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Artist:Napoleon V. Abueva

The Philippines is very fortunate for having the multi awarded national artist,

Napoleon V. Abueva, as its father of modern Philippine sculpture.Abueva is the

pioneer in modern sculptures because he was the first artist who had creatively and

successfully moved out of the classic style to create his own abstract experimental

modern art pieces and paved the way for other young aspirants to follow his lead.He

was the only sculptor who is capable on working on all kinds of material in several

styles from representational to abstract. There is not one drop of classical style

in all if his masterpieces. Abueva has long been exposed in utilizing almost all kinds

of materials. These materials include wood, adobe, metal, stainless steel, cement,

marble, bronze, iron, alabaster, coral, brass, molave, acacia, langka wood, ipil,

kamagong, palm wood and bamboo. One of his most famous works is his wooden

sculpture entitled Allegorical Harpoon which is currently housed in theCultural

Center of the Philippines. Also among his various works is the very familiar,

Sunburst, which is a twelve meter sculpture made up of twenty one rays of the sun

and thirty three spears in copper, bronze and stainless steel that decorates the

ceiling of the Manila Peninsula Manila. What sets him apart from other artists is thathe has the talent to unify different materials and experiment with them. He is a very

innovative artist who explores the unknown, but also probes the existing. According

to Abueva, an Abueva sculpture is known for its simplicity with the maximum

expression of art. As the leading artist in contemporary Philippine sculpture, Abueva

has set a new standard that other artists have failed to copy.
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6) Artist:Victorio Edades

Victorio Edades, Father of Modern Philippine Painting, created works which were

dark in color and gave pictures of Filipino masses as theme.One of his great works

depicting Filipino masses is The Builders, the most controversial painting. It is dark

in color and made of heavy texture which pictures men working in a quarry.

Moreover, his works were very different from Amorsolos bright, sunny, cheerful hues

yet his creativity in art made way for mural and modern paintings to be known in the

Philippines. He does not only establish modern paintings into the Philippines but also

link this modernism to the issue of national identity. Some of his masterpieces were

The Artist and the Model, Portrait of the Professor, Japanese Girl, Mother and

Daughter, The Wrestlers, Poinsettia Girl, The Sketch.

By: Joyce Santos

Sources: Pamana: The Jorge B. Vargas Art Collection

Author: Santiago Albano Pilar


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7) Artist: Diosdado Lorenzo

Diosdado Lorenzo is one of the most famous modernist painters in the Philippines.He is one of the pioneers who introduced themodern 20th century form of art which

is stronger and more appealing to the eyes than those of the traditional paintings

made byFernando Amorsolo. To form the modernist approach in paintings, Lorenzo

destroyed the old perspective of traditional paintings tomake way for the new styles

in painting. Lorenzos obsession with the countrys landscape and people enabled

him to try different forms of paintings such as painting with lights, Chinese arts,

watercolors, etc. He tried these kinds of paintings only to find out that his heart was

not really into it. After which, he explored Filipino Still Life using objects such as

fruits and vegetables as its model. He prefers using watercolors than oil because he

considers watercolor art to be more memorable. His watercolored still life is

considered to be one of the best in the country. The modernism found in his works

formed a new basis for the reassessment ofPhilippine paintings.


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Artist: Vicente Rivera

Vicente Rivera, a master in Philippine paintings, is commonly underrated due to the

rarity of his works. During his early years in education, he received a silver medalafter taking two head studies. He also received various nominations and awards in

the field of painting. Unknown to everyone, he is one of the founders of U.P. School

of Fine Arts. His famous work, Supplication, depicts a picture of a woman kneeling

down on the nailed feet of Jesus on the cross. The painting has a dramatic

background to clearly express the desperate state of the woman. It is a famous

example of a stylish and an organized approach in Philippine paintings. Riveras

organization in paintings made it more appealing to the subject, thus, inspiring

painters to put more passion in their painting rather than painting to make names for

themselves.


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Artist: Guillermo Tolentino

Guillermo E. Tolentino is a renowned artist known for transforming hopes and aspirations of freedom into

art. One of his famous creations is the Oblation, which can be found at the lobby of College of Fine Arts at

the University of the Philippines. The Oblation, famous landmark in the University of the Philippines, has

become a symbol of academic freedom. It is a figure of a nude man with arms outstretched and looking far

beyond the horizon. The original Oblation is made of concrete and measures three and a half meters

symbolizing the three and a half years of Spanish rule in the Philippines. The stones on which it stands

represent the many islands in the country. In addition, Guillermo Tolentino included clusters of

katakataka found at the foot of the figure, which symbolize the heroism of the Filipino people. The

Oblation is good representation of how one has a thirst for freedom and an eagerness to offer his whole

self for the country. He transformed the countrys aspiration and hope for a freer country into this amazing

sculpture. Another famous sculpture of Guillermo Tolentino is the Bonifacio Monument located inCaloocan City. The monument commemorates the proletarian hero, Andres Bonifacio and his revolutionary

group called Katipunan first encounter with the Spanish soldiers on August 3, 1896. The Bonifacio

Monument is an enduring symbol of the Filipinos cry for freedom. In these two masterpieces, Guillermo

Tolentino successfully portrays what Filiipinos yearn for and what they want to achieve during the time of

the Spaniards. Because of this, he is considered one of the most known national artists in the Philippines.


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Cesar Legaspi

Biography

Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994) is a Filipino National Artist awardee in painting.

He was also an art director prior to going full-time in his visual art practice in

the 1960s. His early (1940s-1960s) works, alongside those of peer, Hernando

Ocampo are described as depictions of anguish and dehumanization of

beggars and laborers in the city. These include Man and Woman

(alternatively known as Beggars) and Gadgets'. Primarily because of this

early period, critics have further cited Legaspi's having "reconstituted" in his

paintings "cubism's unfeeling, geometric ordering of figures into a social

expressionism rendered by interacting forms filled with rhythmic movement".


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Anastacio Caedo

was born in Batangas, Batangas 1907 died 1990. (Classical sculpture and statuary,

monuments) Entered UP School of Fine Arts, 1925 while taking high school at the

Manila University. Won all the major awards in the early school competitions.

Assisted his professor, sculptor Guillermo Tolentino, then fresh from studies in Italy,

in most of Tolentinos landmark commissions, like the UP Oblation; the Bonifacio

Monument in Caloocan; the lifesize of figure of Pres Ramon Magsaysay at the GSIS

lobby in Arroceros; the Rizal Monument in the front of the Rizal Provicial Capitol; the

Shaw Monument at Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong; and all the dancing figures at the

Malacanang Palace Reception and Music Hall. After WW II, established himself as a

major sculptor. Record commissions from the Society of Jesus, starting with 14-ft

statue of St. Thomas. More for the Ateneo College of Law in Padre Faura, and eight

other major works. In 1951, also joined the faculty of the UP School of Fine Arts,

serving the school for 20 years. Produced representational sculpture, mainly

monuments of national heros and successful Filipino politicians, businessmen, and

educators, ranging from full figures to busts. Idealized the appearance of his

subjects, but injected vitality and movement into his works. Most popular of his

works are the seven life-size figures of Gen Douglas McArthur and company at

PoloRed Beach, Leyte; the Benigno Aquino monument at the corner of Ayala and

Paseo de Roxas, 1986; and the yearly trophies of Film Academy of the Phil. From

1925-29, accumulated eight certificates of recognition and six medal. Won the

Philippine National Heroes Day competition gold medal in 1920. His and Padre Jose

Burgos> won top awards in 1931 and 1932. Also won 2nd prize in the sculpture

competition of the AAP, 1952, [HAAP-SP]
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Antonio 'Jun' Afable

Art Statement

I held on to my artworks because they reflect my story, the places and

events that have defined my life and times in art. My drawings, sketches,

paintings, collages and sculptures, some old and some minted just a few

years ago were my treasures. I believe in art metamorphosis which took me

into the present through uncommon paths. I flourished for sometime in the

traditional styles. My various jobs as a Designer in Fashion Accessory,

Industrial, Graphics and other associated fields for a local Japanese firm

soon influenced my direction towards a new dimension and artform in

Contemporary or Modern Art.

Biography

Graduated Fine Arts from Manilas University of Santo Tomas in 1981. My

passion for art got me actively involved with numerous art exhibitions and

groups in the Philippines and in Italy. I was a member in the Art Association

of the Philippines, Degli Artisti in Rome, Pintor Kulapol of Tuy, Batangas, and

Manila Artists Group. My masterful skill and distinctive style have not gone

unnoticed and had been honored with numerous awards, among them the

Second Prize in On the Spot Painting Contest in Manilas City Gallery in

1979, and a Bronze Medal from Romes 7th Concorzo Di Pittura Estemporanea

in 1985. Three years after coming to Toronto in 2000, I was warmly accepted

into the august circle of the Philippine Artist Group in Canada. Today I

continue to earn recognition for Filipino artists by participating in local

Canadian juried shows and winning awards. With my creative versatility in

both the traditional and modern styles of art I had also become a pillar of the

PAG, becoming its Treasurer while contributing fresh blood and vision to the

groups continuing saga of promoting Philippine art to a Canadian audience.


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Calixto Quiachon

rt Statement

There is so many things around us to see the beauty of nature. No matter how many times you look at

something, it always different, the moods, the colors and so much things that is always changing. My

recent paintings are impressions from nature. My artistic of rare perception.

Biography

His love of art started from quite an early age. In high school, he already started to paint in

oils and watercolors and did charcoal illustrations. Determined to be an artist, Toots majored

in advertising at the College of Fine Arts, University of Santo Tomas while he worked as a part

time artist. After graduating, he became a graphic artist in various firms Manila. Encouraged

to work abroad he went to Bahrain, Dubai and Lebanon to work as a visualizer, graphic

designer and art director. While working abroad he continued to paint and whenever

opportunity allowed. He joined various art groups and participated in numerous art shows. In

1996, he migrated to Canada with his family and while working as a graphic designer, he

oined with Philippine Artists Group of Canada. His competence and dedication to the group

as recognized by his peers when he was elected as President in 2004. His works are now in

private collections in the Philippines, the Middle East, USA and Canada.


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Cobie Cruz

Art Statement

My works are visual depictions of movement resembling a flow of water.

From my rain series, having downward strokes, it has evolved into bolder and

free-willing brush strokes. I start by covering the canvas with modeling paste

and using my palette knife I scrape it in free-flowing movement creating

variety of shapes and forms. It is in this stage where I edit or cut-off some

unwanted shapes and add other interesting materials available. Once dried, I

paint it over with acrylic paint. The result is a vividly hued and highly

textured abstraction with those shapes and forms one automatically

associates with a rivulet. The sense of drama from my color combinations,

heightened by a luxuriance of expressionist touches such as dribbles and

drippings of pigment, transparencies of radiant light. Despite a subject that

lends itself to some rowdy execution (splashes and drippings), these are

highly disciplined works, with tempered lyricism and surprising quietude.

Biography

BORN: Manila , Philippines , 1961 EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts

Major in Advertising University of Santo Tomas , Manila Philippines SOLO

EXHIBITIONS: Rainscape, Finale Art Gallery , Phil. October, 2005

Precipitation (Purple Series) West Gallery, Phil. July, 2005 GROUP

EXHIBITIONS: Creations and Expression Cedar Ridge Stusio Gallery, Toronto

June 17, 2007 Texture in Style Momentous Arts Gallery , Singapore July 6,

2007 The Saturday Group Show, Art Center Mega Mall, Phil. July 15, 2006

Vibrations, Galerie Astra, Phil. March, 2006


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DunLuna

rt Statement

The last 3 remaining months of 2007 was very interesting to me. I was Introduce to a group to

help strengthen my relationship and faith to God. At this time, I was also contemplating on

changing my subject matter in painting from compositional landscape to figurative. For some

unknown reason, my meditation led me to a very good subject "The Angels". Like my feelings in

my art which is as pure as white, I imagine Angels being pure as white, perfect as the

mountains and clouds, beautiful as the trees and streams. Although I have not seen one, my

mind is full of ideas about them. I think of Angels as guardian and protector of Gods creation. At

irst my Angels were more like figurines molded like sculpture but as I form my art composition,

I imagined an Angel

holding in his/her hands the earth as he/she watches the continuing life in the ocean, the trees

on the valleys and human existence. I go through books, look at figurines and go to churches,

my favorite place to be, to get inspiration on what my Angels would look like. The color white

dominates the whole canvas, very little of the primary colors were applied on the Angels wings

and clothes. I like the way the earth floats and glows as if it has a sprayed effect. The whole

painting is form in a modern and contemporary style. There are more Angels in my mind, in my

heart and in my hands to create.

Biography

Antonio H Luna (who signs his artworks as Dunluna) has exhibited his paintings with other

ellow artist during the last 10 years. He held a one man show in the Philippines on February,

2007 and March, 2007. Dunluna is a descendant of the famous 19th century Filipino artist Juan

Luna. He was born in the province of Antique, Philippines and finished his Bachelor of Fine Arts,

major in painting at University of Santo Tomas in 1970. While studying, he won several awards

in many student art competitions from 1965 to 1970. He opened his first one man show in 1973.

Dunluna immigrated to Canada in 1974 and worked as graphic/typeface designer and hand

lettering artist from 1975 to 1991 under Les Usherwood, the designer of the Caxton FamilyTypeface. In 1984, his typeface design Hedalgo won 1st Prize, Studio Magazine Typeface

Design Contest Serif Category. He was a full time painter ever since. As an appreciator of

isual art, Dunluna constantly researches new and exciting ways to express his feelings on the

canvas. Although his preference is compositional landscape, he does not settle for one type of

subject. Presently he holds the position of President of the Philippine Artists Group of Canada.

He is one of the most actively concerned & committed member of the group. Recently, he joined

a 3 man show on February 10, 2008 with his former UST classmate, Narciso Santiago and Mario

Santiago, former UST Art Professor held in Bulacan, Philiipines.


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Justino Magalona, Jr.

rt is an extension of myself, my work reflects my values, beliefs,

observations, experiences, memories and stages of my own life. I work hard

capture the spirit and emotion in the subjects of my artworks. I am using

crylic Paint Pen in executing my works, I developed this tool in May 2005 and

it help me cross and blur the fine line between painting and graphic illustration.

Biography

Born in 1967, Cebu Philippines. Second of the 5 children of Justino (Sr) and

Julieta Magalona Raised in Catmon, Cebu with sister Gladys by grandmother

Julianna and aunt Clotilde Scribbled on the walls and encourage to draw at the

age of 3 by grandmother. University of San Carlos - Boy's High School Cebu City

(1979 -1984) Philippine Christian University - College of Business

dministration (1985-1989) University of the Philippines - College of Fine Arts,

Diliman Campus (1989-1990) Artist/Illustrator -International Catholic Migration

Commission Philippine Refugee Processing Center, Sabang, Morong, Bataan

(1990-1993) Graphic Artist/Illustrator - Asiaweek International Magazine (1993-

1994) Married to Araceli B. Trimidal (1994) Overseas Filipino Contract Worker -

Saudi Arabia (June 1994 - June 2001) Worked as a Senior Graphic Designer at

Impact/BBDO, Riyadh (1998-2001) Immigrated to Canada with his family in 2001

Invented Acrylic Paint Pen (May, 2005) Presently Living in Milton, Ontario,

Canada with wife Araceli and Children Justin Emmanuel (11), Julianne Eugenia

(91/2) and Jamille Ericka (8) 2003 - present Group Art Exhibitions: Annual Group

rt Exhibition (1990-1993) Philippine Refugee Processing Center Artist Group

Philippine Independence Art Exhibit - Philippine Embassy Saudi Arabia 2000

nnual From Heart to Hand Art Exhibit - Fine Arts Society of Milton 2005 - 2006

Philippine Artist Group of Canada Art Exhibitions - 2005 to present Solo

Exhibitions: Fine Arts Society of Milton Studio Tour 2005 and 2006


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Maria Nellie

Art Statement

In porcelain painting, I sketch and design my own composition on paper before I draw and paint it on

porcelain plate or platter. It takes a long process to paint from light to dark colors and to fire in a kiln athigh temperature for several times.

Like in any other paintings I do, still life, landscapes, figures and portraits, and either in Chinese brush

painting or in printmaking, there is always a story behind that I am trying to communicate to the world. It

shows the past, present and future feeling, movement, reality, dream, zen and the balance of yin and yang.

I am an optimist, so that each of my artworks tells that after struggle in life and you are still at the edge,

ust focus on what you are doing well, and believe that "In every cloud, there is a silver lining."

Biography

Nellie is a self-taught artist. Since early childhood, she has been fond of drawing and painting a wide

range of subjects, including flowers, different fruits, people, animals and beautiful places.

After high school, Nellie took Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service at the Lyceum

of the Philippines. After graduation, she worked as executive secretary in ad agency and got married to a

copy writer in 1973. The same year, they immigrated to Canada, settling in Toronto.

Although, Nellie maintained a very busy schedule at work and at home, she never forgot her roots in the

Philippines and in art. Later on, with changing personal circumstances, Nellie was able to make a greater

commitment to art and devote more time improving her technique. She began taking different art courses

at community schools, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and at Ayala Museum in

Makati (on her visits to the Philippines) where she developed her own style.

Nellie has a passion for art. She enjoys painting still life, portraits, figures and landscapes in watercolour,

pen and ink, chalk pastel, acrylic and oil. She has also taken Chinese brush painting, porcelain painting

and printmaking courses at studios of a number of internationally acclaimed artists - Jeremy Tsai, Camille

Muller and Lorna Livy.

Her first big break came when her "Peony" in watercolour was displayed by Philippine Artists Group of

Canada (PAG) on their website (www.philippineartists.com) on August, 2003. She exhibited her artworks

with PAG at their shows in Toronto on June, 2004, in Manila from September to October, 2005. Also had

art shows in Butuan City in 2005 and in Manila in 2006 with her international artist friend Gion Gounet.

Nellie is an active member, a regular contributor and elected secretary of PAG. Recently, her position was

changed to P.R.O.

She continued her advanced Drawing and Painting Portraits and Figures studies at Central Technical

School.

Currently, she has her own website pages where her artworks and herself are featured.


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Neilia Tonido

Art Statement

Art is a great gift, created by the mind. Allow your spirit to soar...let your brushes go, and make your

colors flow.... most of all, enjoy the best of what God gave you to do.

Biography

Having a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Sto. Tomas, Nelia worked as

an Office Furniture Designer and Interior Design presentation renderer.

She came to Canada in 1977 with her family and currently living in Mississauga. Her childhood interest to

create a wedding cake made her to take Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Cake Decorating at McCall's

School of Cake Decorating in Toronto, Ontario.

She was a member of the Canadian Society of Sugar Artistry (CSSA), joined several competitions and won

a Third and two Second place awards.

Being with the Philippine Artists Group of Canada for a number of years only as a companion to her

husband Frank, her childhood interests in wtercolour paintings redeveloped. She started doing artworks

and to her surprise, she did not loss her touch and subconsciously enhanced the art.

She made stronger ties with the Phil Artists Group of Canada by being officially one of its members.


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R.C. MananQuil

Art Statement

The gift of art is a language, which is not given to everyone. The artist should use it with honesty and

commitment. A true artist must create only to bare his soul. If in so doing, he earns money out of it, he

gets a bonus.

Biography

Romeo Castillo MananQuil graduated in 1963 from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelors

degree in Fine Arts, cum laude. He worked in a couple of advertising agencies but later distinguished

himself as a top illustrator for books, comics & magazines. He went back to serious painting in the early

seventies joining numerous group shows.

Later, he joined the faculty of the College of Fine Arts as Instructor and later on became Chairman of the

Department of Visual Communications as Assistant Professor. He was appointed Artist-in Residence in

1985.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas commissioned him, together with two other artists, to design the 1983

series of bank notes and coins, which included the P1,000 bill that is still in circulation today. Highlight of

his design in the series is the independence declaration scene originally featured in the now demonetized

5-peso bill and adapted again in the P100,000 Philippine centennial commemorative note.

Mananquil played an important role in organizing Filipino artists in northern America when he migrated to

Canada in 1985. He founded the Philippine Artists Group (PAG) and was President for 14 years. His group

aims to unify Filipino artists and propagate Philippine visual arts in the region. In 2004, he organized the

1st PAG show in Manila followed in 2006 by a 3-man show with former UP classmates, Dan Dizon and now

National Artist Bencab. MananQuil is now one of the more established Filipino artists in Canada. He has

been a member of the prestigiousPortrait Society of America for several years now. Recently, he was the only one from Canada to be

invited as gallery artists, composed predominantly of Americans at the new Bridges gallery in the U.S.


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Omel Masalunga

Biography

Born in Naga City, Philippines on April 14, 1959, he developed his artistic skills at an

early age. He took up Fine Arts major in Sculpture under the tutelage of National

Artist, Napoleon Abueva at the Univeristy of the Philippines. During his graduation,

he was awarded The Most Outstanding Fine Arts Student.

He started teaching art curriculum at Angelicum School in Quezon City, then moved

on to teach same art subject to high school students in Ateneo de Manila University.

And because of his natural talent in effective teaching, he was invited to join the

faculty of Brent International School in

Pasig, Metro Manila on 1988. Along the way, he had attended several local and

international art conferences and seminars. He had numerous art exhibitions, too

many to list here in fact. But the most remarkable one was his exhibit at the Cultural

Centre of the Philippines entitled Mga Anito at Babaylan (Priests and Priestess)

where he tackled the lost art of mask-making and native idolatry, which was

destroyed by the spanish conquistadores (conquerors).

In 1995, he moved from Manila to Toronto, where he continued to express his love

for the visual art by mounting exhibitions in galleries and cafes in the city. He

eventually joined the Philippine Artists Group founded by Romi

Manaquil, a fellow UP alumnus and former member of the Fine Arts Faculty. During

his first few years in Toronto, he was commissioned to do a life-size statue of San

Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila which is now displayed in the lobby of San Lorenzo School in

Mississauga, Ontario. Wanting to go back to his passion for teaching, Omel enrolled

in York University in fall of 2001. He eventually earned yet another degree in

education that allowed him to teach in local catholic schools here in Ontario.

Currently, Omel works for the Toronto Catholic School Board as an Occasional

Teacher. He continues to mount exhibitions every now and then. His medium is

mostly

oil and pastel. He also renders his aesthetic skills on stage designs for concerts.


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