Vision of Nature's Epitome

Art is the representation of an imagination derived from nature through the eyes of its creator. "Ark"

Bing Siochi

Artworks of a friend. Private Collection...

Nature's Grandeur

Mar's paintings celebrate the esprit of nature in its most indulging way arousing the mind in discovering the beauty behind grandiose simplicity of God's creation on the panorama of human perspective imposed by the imaginary muscles of his powerful craft. "Ark"

Mar SAYS

Since Fine Arts was not yet offered in Cebu, I took up Architecture. Then I met Martino Abellana, a Fine Arts instructor who contributed to my becoming an artist. And since I am inclined in the Art, I happened to meet Sym, Romulo “Molong” Galicano and others who are now prominent figures in the field of Art. I met Sym and “Molong” Galicano by their Art shop located at the corner of Blumentritt and Dimasalang Street. It was near to my place of review for my Architecture.  

There is also where I met Ibarra Dela Rosa and Aguila Cruz. For quite some time, Sym inspired me to practice my water color painting giving me several tips. As years passed by, my now two close friends, 

Sym and Molong started to make waves in their chosen field and later on, Molong advised me to choose between Fine Arts and Architecture. I just couldn’t decide at that time for I was employed at the government office and already married. After much thinking, I decided to first establish myself financially thru my profession as an Architect by going abroad. That is in preparation to my shift of profession while I hadn’t established myself yet as an artist. I generated quite enough to sustain my family while I struggle of  

becoming an artist. Later on, I was able to hold series of one-man exhibitions with the help of my friend Molong. During my early days with Sym and Molong, I was trained through several on-the-spot painting sessions. In fact, Ben Alano and Aguilar Cruz collected my paintings. During my practice in the field of Art, I met Rene Rocha,

who financed me in some of my exhibits and helped me a lot. One gallery that helped me so much is Gallery Genesis, which also helps artists fulfill their goals. And the one most important part of me and of getting what I’ve always wanted, who is always behind to support me is my loving wife Aurora Idul Cempron together with my children, Marites, Ark, Me-an and Mona who inspired me to hold on.

Hot Cakes...

In the late 90's, Mardonio "Mar" Cempron had his 5th One-Man Exhibition in Cebu with the help of his friend Connie of "Island Tour" souvenir shop, who  now transferred to Bohol where Mar is right now.

Bohol Island Tour

In Bohol cooking up his 6th One-Man Exhibition hopefully late this year or early next year, Mar is being sponsored by a friend, Connie, business owner of Island Tour, a popular souvenir shop in Baclayon which also spread in the Philippine's most visited tourist destinations. He is now touring the place to capture the beauty of the place through his pieces, notably Panglao, other popular beaches, Hinagdanan Cave and  the old churches. He likewise intends to bring to life the longest Philippine rebellion lead by Dagohoy, a local hero, through his art.