Mariano Ching
NationalityFilipino
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (1993–1998),
Kyoto University (2002–2004)
Known forPainting, illustration, and photography
Notable workMay Alaga Akong Puno (1998),
Bakit Matagal ang Sundo Ko (2001)
SpouseYasmin Sison Ching
Awards1998 Alcala Illustrators' Prize,
2001 Alcala Illustrators' Prize,
CCP Thirteen Artist Award

Mariano Ching is a Chinese–Filipino artist, painter, illustrator, and photographer. His works have been exhibited in Philippines, France, Singapore, Malaysia and United States.[1]

Biography

Mariano's first experience with art was at four years old, when a cousin taught him how to draw simple shapes. He and his brother, Jonathan Ching, who would also grow up to become an artist, spent most of their time inside drawing instead of playing outside. Mariano was greatly influenced by the anime Mazinger Z and Voltes V which were widely popular during his youth. They would significantly affect his future works. In his high school years, his parents reminded him to think carefully about his future career. They said there was no money in art and that he should consider a career in medicine or engineering instead and make art as a hobby.

Despite his parents' constant reminder, Mariano eventually pursued the road towards becoming an artist. While he was an engineering student at the University of the Philippines, Mariano also enrolled in a lot of art workshops to hone his skills. One of these workshops proved to be a turning point. He was on his fourth year in engineering when he attended an art workshop headed by Elemer Borogan and Gina Morales. The art style of the paintings so touched him that he decided to shift to painting as his major. During his years in University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, he co-founded the art group Surrounded by Water. There, he met his future wife, Yasmin Sison, who was also a member of Surrounded by Water.[2] At that time Mariano was still relatively new at the art scene and had not yet garnered recognition.

In 1998, Mariano won his first major award. His illustration work for the book entitled Mayroon Akong Alagang Puno won the Alcala Illustrators' Prize, the grand prize awarded by the Philippine Board on Books For Young People (PBBY), a nonprofit and non-governmental organization committed to the development of children's literature in the Philippines.[3] The award included a cash prize of P25,000.00, a gold medal, and an opportunity for the book to be published.[4]

In 2001, he won the award again with the book entitled Bakit Matagal ang Sundo Ko?.[5] [right side table style with following input lower part] Cover Illustration for Bakit Matagal ang Sundo Ko?" 2001. {insert} photo}

In 2002, he won the Monbusho Scholarship. The Monbusho scholarship is given to foreigners under the Japanese government to study in Japan. He became a grant awardee as a research student in Kyoto University. He majored in printmaking, specializing in Japanese woodblock printmaking.[6]

In 2006, Mariano Ching received the Thirteen Artist Award given by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Surrounded By Water

The art group Surrounded by Water was founded by Wire Tuazon. The group was named "Surrounded by Water" after the first gallery that was held in Angono, Rizal. Its concept is based on Neo-Angono. The group moved the Surrounded by Water gallery to Mandaluyong. They established a concept that is based on emerging and experimental art in and around Manila. They exhibited art that is not regularly shown in galleries and there were few galleries that took in emerging young artists.

Members

1. Wire Tuazon
2. Keiye Tuazon
3. Mariano Ching
4. Yasmin Sison
5. Jonathan Ching
5. Geraldine Javier
7. Lena Cobangbang
8. Jason Oliveria
9. Louie Cordero
10. Eduardo Enriquez
11. Amiel Roldan
12. Mike Munoz
13. Cristina Dy

List of major and minor exhibitions

Individual exhibitions

DateNameGroupPlace
1999Banana FloatSurrounded by WaterAngono, Rizal
1999Bed Time StoriesSurrounded by WaterPasig
2000Rubber SoulBritish CouncilPasig
2000Standing StillSurrounded by WaterPasig
2001LandscapeSurrounded by WaterPasig
2001Between the Stars and the SeaVoice GalleryKyoto, Japan
2006Tao Gama (Gama Men)West GalleryQuezon City
2006Between the Stars and the SeaMagnet GalleryMakati City

Group exhibitions

DateNameGroupPlace
1996Paintings by NumbersCultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
1996Brain School for BabiesU.P. Faculty Center GalleriesDiliman, Quezon City
1996Delatang Pinoy: Yes, the Filipino Can!Hiraya GalleryU.N. Avenue, Manila
1996Picture ShowDominador Castaneda HallU.P Diliman, Quezon City
1996New TerritoryU.P. Faculty Center GalleriesU.P. Diliman, Quezon City
1996Mula Filibustero Hanggang Kay MarimarJorge Vargas MuseumU.P Diliman, Quezon City
1996JapanAsia Print Art ExhibitionFukuoka, Japan
1996Alicia on My MindHiraya GalleryU.N. Avenue, Manila
1997Four Expressions: City Boy's Lust for LifeHiraya GalleryU.N. Avenue, Manila
1998BakatCultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
1998Inaugural ExhibitionSurrounded by WaterAngono, Rizal
1998ReprintAustralia Center, Australian Embassy, Makati City
1998X-PrintsJorge Vargas MuseumU.P. Diliman, Quezon City
1998No PreservativesSurrounded by WaterAngono, Rizal
1998Songs of RenewalCasa San MiguelSan Antonio, Zambales
1998Dog ShowSurrounded by WaterAngono, Rizal
1998Crossroads (terminal baggage)Australia Center, Australian Embassy, Makati City
1999Vision 21Jorge Vargas MuseumU.P. Diliman, Quezon City
1999CoordinatesBoston GalleryQuezon City
1999Daily PlanetSurrounded by WaterOrtigas
1999Dog ShowSurrounded by WaterOrtigas and Angono, Rizal
1999Today's ShowSurrounded by WaterCultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
1999Cracks and AbyssArt Center, Mandaluyong
1999Topology of SignsCultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
2000Into the Rabbit HoleSurrounded by WaterOrtigas
2000Conspiracy TheorySurrounded by WaterOrtigas
2000Grand RoyaleBig Sky MindQuezon City
2000Dog showSurrounded by WaterOrtigas
2000True ConfessionArt Center, Mandaluyong
Fifth Mondial Triennal of Small Size PrintsFrance
2000Valentine Willie Fine ArtKuala Lumpur
2000Faith and the CityEarl Lu Gallery
ABN AMRO House
Valentine Willie Fine Art
Lasalle SIA College of Arts, Singapore
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
2001SurroundedCultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
2001Cool PietiesArt Center, Mandaluyong
2001If the Devil is 6, Then God is 7Rockwell Center, Makati City
2002Feast of ConversationAtelier Frank and LeeSingapore
2003Stay with ArtHotel T PointOsaka, Japan
2005On PaperMagnet GalleryABS, Quezon City
2005SBW exhibitSaguijo Gallery
2005Fragile Youth with Artificial LegsSaguijo Gallery
2005Innocent When You DreamFinale GalleryMandaluyong
2006Post Modernism is so Last SeasonGreen Papaya Art Project
2006The Way We Get ByWest GalleryQuezon City
200613 Artists Award ExhibitCultural Center of the Philippines, Manila
2007Scab on My BrainSpace 1026Philadelphia, USA

References

Website

  1. "Mariano Ching prints at Serendra". premierpropertyspecialst. 18 August 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  2. "Valentine Willie Fine Art 2008". Valentine Willie Fine Art. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  3. "Philippine Board on Books For Young People Official Website". Philippine Board on Books For Young People. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  4. "Philippine Board on Books For Young People 1998 Awardees". Philippine Board on Books For Young People. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  5. "Philippine Board on Books For Young People 2001 Awardees". Philippine Board on Books For Young People. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  6. "Yasmin Sison's Unflinching Art". Christiane de la Paz. Retrieved 11 March 2013.

Books

Philippines Year Book 2009: 61 Artist that will Change the World pp.106, 108


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