Melencio At PAKS Gallery
November 24th, 2014 - Marikina, Me
MELENCIO R. SAPNU JR.
Born in Tapulao, Orani, Bataan, Philippines
College: FEATI University (BFA)
MELENCIO, painter since 1980, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Feati University, College of Fine Arts and blessed as a university scholar. His scholastic influences stem from Rod Dayao and Ibarra Dela Rosa, both Masters of Philippine Art. He has held one-man shows at the Lopez Museum and Galerie Y as well as participating in group exhibitions at Gallery Genesis, Ayala Museum and Art Manila. He is included in the '100 Artists of the Philippines' published by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Century of Realism by Manuel Duldulao, Art Asia and the Pacific in Hong Kong, Philippine Art Now and the Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. His paintings have been reproduced for the Philippine Tuberculosis Seals from 2002 to 2013.
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. Coupled with buildings and structures of a distinguished antiquity, he conveys the graces of the old world.
ONE MAN EXHIBITIONS
2002 Arts Imitates Life, Galerie Y, SM Megamall
1998 Recuerdos, Galerie Y, SM Megamall
1997 Chiaroscuro, Galerie Y, SM Megamall
1996 LiwanagsaDilim, Galerie Y, SM Megamall
1994 Pinta at Panulat, Lopez Museum, Pasig City
1991 Heavens Light, Lopez Museum, Pasig City
1988 Recent Works, Philam Life Building, UN Avenue, Manila
1986 First One, Man Exhibit, Galleria Aurora, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- Manila Art 2012 SMX Mall of AsiaAnniversary Show- Gallery Y Art Center
2011 - Manila Art 2010 SMX Mall of Asia
Pintanaw Group Exhibition 2010
2009 - St. Therese Child of Jesus, France
Manila Art 09, NBC Tent, Taguig
Filipino Korean Art Exhibit, ECCA Art Center
2007 - Pintanaw Group Exhibition, Choice Expression Art Gallery
2001 - Art at AIT UP, Asian Instite of Tourism, UP Diliman
Mother and Child Group Exhibition, PGH, Taft Ave., Manila
Art for you, GSIS, MuseongSining, Roxas Blvd, Pasig City
AgosngKulay III, The Gallery, SSS Bldg. QC.
2000 - Art for the Heart, Phil. Heart Center, East Ave., Q.C.
Selected Filipino Artist Group Exhibition, Renaissance Tower, Pasig City
Pintanaw Group Exhibition, Metropolitan Gallery, TheArtwalk,
SM Megamall
Christmas Exhibit, Galerie Y, TheArtwalk, SM Megamall
1999 - Pintanaw Group Exhibition, Galerie Y, Glorietta 4, Makati City
Kulaysatubig Exhibit and Art Competition, Gallery Genesis, The Artwalk,
SM Megamall
HandogsaPasko, The Artwalk, SM Megamall
1998 - Pintanaw Group Exhibition, Gallery Genesis, TheArtwalk, SM Megamall
Kamay Foundation Group Exhibit, Shangri-la Hotel, Makati City
One Hundred Artist, CCP, Roxas Blvd. Manila
KulaysaTubig Exhibit and Art Competition, Gallery Genesis, The Artwalk,
SM Megamall
1997 - KulaysaTubig Exhibit and Art Competition, Gallery Genesis, TheArtwalk,
SM Megamall
Christmas Exhibit, Galerie Y, The Artwork, SM Megamall
PintanawsaLipa, Kamalig Art Gallery, Lipa City
Pintanaw Group Exhibition, Art matters, Makati City
1995 - Painters Club Group Exhibit, Manila Hotel
1992 - Captured Moments,Two-Man show with Antonio Bandalan,
Ayala Museum, Makati City
1990 - Sensitive Eyes, Two-Man show with Antonio Bandalan, Ayala Museum,
Makati City
1987 - Pampanga Day Festival, Manila Garden Hotel, Makati
Arts and Antique Show, Golden Shell Pavillion PICC, Roxas Blvd,
Pasay City.
Diners Club Group Exhibit, Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City
Mequeni Group Exhibition, Galeria Andrea, Casa Manila, Intramuros, Manila
Ang Pilipino at angkanyangSining, Galeria Andrea, Casa Manila, Intramuros, Manila
1986 - Contemporary Artist Exhibit, Great Pacific Gallery, Maribella
Condominium, Roxas Blvd. Pasay City
Sampaloc Group Exhibition, Salidum_Ay Gallery, UP Diliman, QC
Artist for Peace, Museum of Philippine Art, Roxas Blvd.
1985 - GrupoSeis, Second Exhibition, Gallery Quezon City
Paint it Red, Emcee Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City
1984 - Images of a Filipina, Gallery Genesis, Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City
1983 - Black and White Exhibit, Gallery Genesis, Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City
An Art Exhibition of Trees, Greenhills Art Center, Anapolis St., San Juan
Pastel Exhibit, Greenhills Art Center, Anapolis St., San Juan
Watercolor Show, Greenhills Art Center, Anapolis St., San Juan
1982 - Group Show, Imagery Art Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City
Group Show, Heritage Art Gallery, Cubao, Quezon City
GrupoSeis Exhibit, Print Collection Gallery, San Marcelino St.,
Malate Manila
Ten Young Artist Exhibit, Greenhills Art Center, Anapolis St., San Juan
1981 - Group Show Summer Show, Print Collection Gallery, San Marcelino St.,
Malate Manila
1980 - Sentimentalist, Auction Exhibit, Manila Peninsula Hotel
GrupongDalita Exhibition, Print Collection Gallery, San Marcelino St.,
Malate Manila
FEATI University Annual Art Exhibit, FEATI University, Quiapo, Manila
WORKS PUBLISHED:
Century of Realism Manuel DuldulaoPhilippine Medical Society CoverArt Asia and the Pacific HongkongArt Across the Philippines Manuel DuldulaoTwentieth Century Filipino ArtistPhilippine Art NowCentury of Realism III- Manuel Duldulao100 Artist yearbookPananaw I, National Commision for ArtsSining Kayumanggi, Peso Book FoundationThe Art Collectors Directory I and II- Manuel DuldulaoEncyclopedia of the Philippine Art Vol. 1- Marlyn AguilarStamp- Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc. (EDSA)Stamp- Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc.- 2001Stamp- Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc.- 2004Stamp- Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc.- 2010Stamp- Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc.- 2012Stamp- Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc.- 2013