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ORANI LOCAL ARTISTS

Orani Painters

Name: PETRONILO G. DE LEON

Background:
Mr. Petronilo G. De Leon is a distinguished figure in
the Philippine art community. Known for his specialty in
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visual arts and illustration arts. He is an active member of

several notable art organizations, including Bataan Artist
Society: A collective of artists advocating for the
appreciation and development of art in their region. Art
Association of the Philippines (AAP): A prominent
national organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts
in various forms. Lakbay Kulay Artists Group: A vibrant
artistic collective focused on exploring color and creativity
in various artistic endeavors.
Mr. De Leon has participated in numerous workshops
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to refine his skills and expand his artistic horizons. His

notable workshop experiences include: Scorpio Arts(1980) -
Focused on Comics Illustration, Ne Miranda(2005) - A two-
day art workshop, Bataan Artist Society with Fernando
Sena(2007), Asserting Art in Subic by Rene Robles(2007)
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Name: ARTHUR M. MARCELO

Background:
A native of Orani, Bataan, Arthur started gaining
interest in arts at an early age. Arthur is a freelance visual
artist and started joining art competitors during his high
school years, went on and took up Fine Arts at EARIST and
majored in Advertising. Currently own a t-shirt printing
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business and other art related jobs.

Mr. Marcelo has participated in numerous art
exhibitions incluing SIKLAB Sining Amang Art Group
Exhibition 2018 Sigwada Art Gallery Sta. Cruz Manila,
REFLECTION Art Exhibit SM Bicutan 2018, ART
ATTACK Art Exhibit Alabang Town and Country Club
2018, SPARTA Art Exhibit Buenas Artes Gallery Quezon
City 2018, OBRA FILIPINISMO 6 Group Exhibit 2017
“PARA SA MARAWI Tagpi-tagping kulay ng Pagdamay”
DAP Gallery Tagaytay, OBRA FILIPINISMO 5 Group
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Exhibit 2016 ArtAsia SM Megamall.

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Name: SANGUMAY DURAN

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Name: SHERWIN T. APOSTOL

Background:
Sherwin grew up in Orani, Bataan, surrounded by life’s
simple yet meaningful joys. At just eight years old, Sherwin
discovered his talent for drawing—scribbling on paper,
creating shapes and figures that slowly turned into
something more. “My family has always been my biggest
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inspiration and mentor,” Sherwin proudly shares. It’s a

heartfelt sentiment that captures the core of his journey—
one rooted in love, support, and the belief that talent, no
matter how small it begins, can flourish when nurtured.
Now a proud graduate of Bataan Peninsula State
University, Sherwin reflects on how his family’s
encouragement shaped his artistry. Their constant support
and gentle guidance taught him to see beauty in the simplest
things and express it through his art. “They’ve always
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believed in me,” he says, “and that’s what keeps me going,

even when it gets hard.”
For Sherwin, creating art is about telling his story and
honoring the people who’ve been by his side every step of
the way. He dreams of sharing his work with the world,
hoping to inspire young artists to embrace their talents and
keep creating, no matter the challenges they face. “It doesn’t
matter where you start,” Sherwin reflects, “as long as you
keep pushing forward, you’ll get there.”
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From his beginnings as a young boy with a pencil in

hand to a passionate artist, Sherwin T. Apostol’s story is one
of quiet perseverance and humble
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Name: JOHN PAUL DAVID

Background:
John Paul David is an emerging artist born in Bataan.
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He mainly works with oil and is best known for his attention
to detail and his use of organic shapes in his compositions,
which are formed by image cut-ups and abstract chaos. His
inclination toward biomorphi shapes can be traced back to
his childhood memories of his hometown, where local
artisans employed organic-shaped curtains in festival
decorations.
Having a background in portraiture from a very young
age set the stage for him as an artist. He actively
experiments with and explores different styles and
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techniques while carrying with him the craft and

fundamentals of realism, which can create a representational
tendency in how certain shapes are rendered, creating a
perfect balance between craft and expression.
The artist is fascinated by how written language
commands our daily life, yet he naturally finds himself
communicating more with images. That is why he crafted an
image-making system that merges distorted and rearranged
grapheme from certain words with images reduced to
abstraction like silhouettes and outlines, allowing him to tap
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into both powers of words and images and to create distinct,

structured, and powerful compositions that he can use as his
personal language or a tool for articulating contents beyond
and within his emotional landscape.
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Name: MELENCIO SAPNU

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Background:
Mr. Melencio Sapnu is a renowned Filipino Artist
who hails from the historic province of Bataan in the
Philippines. A visionary dreamer and a prolific artist, his
work extends beyond Philippine shores into the
International Global Village and because of his humble
beginnings he chooses to remain the people’s artist.
Graduated as a scholar from the FEATI University
College of Fine Arts, Melencio Sapnu Jr, has been a painter
since 1980. His scholastic influences stem from Rod Dayao
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and Ibarra Dela Rosa, both Masters of Philippine Art. He

has held one-man shows at the Lopez Museum and Art
Manila. He is included in the ‘100 Artists of the Philippines’
published by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, A
Century of Realism by Manuel Duldao. Art Asia and the
Pacific in Hong Kong, Philippine Art Now and the
Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Working in a realist-
impressionist style, his paintings are noted for his
chiaroscuro technique and the dramatic interplay of light
descending in a near- divine manner.
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Mr. Melencio has been painting landscapes of

countries in Asia, the US and Europe as well as idyllic
garden scenarios that come from his creative imagination.
His works have been sold by Fine Art America,
transforming everything from bags and bed sheets to shower
curtains into distinctive works of art. His works continue to
be carried by Saatchi Art and is a regular exhibitor at
Galerie Y in Metro Manila.
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Pianist
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Name: NOEL VILLANUEVA

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Background:
Noel Recinto Villanueva is a distinguished Filipino
pianist, choral instructor, music educator, and arranger
whose extensive contributions to Philippine music span over
three decades. A graduate of the University of the
Philippines College of Music, he holds a Bachelor of Music
in Piano Performance (BM), a Diploma in Creative and
Performing Arts (DCPMA), and an Associates in Arts (AA)
with a major in Piano Performance, complemented by
minors in Voice and Violin. With a consistent record as a
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college scholar, he has developed into a versatile artist

celebrated for his depth in classical performance, liturgical
music, and choral leadership.
Noel’s career is marked by his dynamic involvement
in music education, having taught piano, voice, theory and
solfege to private students since the early 1990s. As pianist,
he has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Ms.
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and has accompanied various
local international choirs. He is a seasoned performer,
having graced prestigious stages such as the Cultural Center
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of the Philippines, the Busan International Choral Festival,

and Hong Kong Disneyland.
His work as a choir master has earned national and
international recognition, particularly with the Bataan
Children’s Choir, which won the National Music
Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and performed
on national television. He is also known for his choral
arrangements, notably winning First Place at the 2012 A
Song of Praise Music Festival.
A member of several prestigious musical organizations,
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including the Philippine Choral Directors Association

(PCDA) and the American Choral Directors Association
(ACDA), Noel continues to inspire through his artistry and
pedagogy, blending passion, tradition, and excellence.
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