Marko Bello
(b.1982) is a self-taught artist born in Quezon City, who is residing now at Marikina city. He is well known for his figure realism and expressing the emotions of his subjects. He is interested in capturing the shadows and lighting on his painting. Marko Bello’s paintings is encountering the hidden wisdom of life and existence. Though sometimes their meaning can reflect the hardship, loneliness, and the pains of life, but still the art of Marko Bello is a thing to celebrate, cherish, and love. He also won some awards from various art competitions and participated in many group art exhibitions.
AWARD & RECOGNITIONS
- Shortlisted PCSO/Sentro Artista National Art Competition 2023
- Finalist in the GSIS National Art Competition 2023
- Judge of amateur art competition at SM San Mateo Feb. 2023
- Judge of Angono Art Competition November 2022
- Tuklas Mentee Batch 2018
- Semi-finalist at in Metro Bank M.A.D.E 2014
- Finalist in the GSIS Annual Art Competition 2013
- Participated in Metro Bank M.A.D.E 2013
- Participated at G.S.I.S competition 2009
- Participated at Faber Castel “Sining Award”
- 2008 Finalist at 1st Figurative Painting
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
- 6D Culture Driven Nation
- Alphabet of Contemporary Artist Vol.2
- Daloy Likha Magazine 2024
- Business Concept June 2023
- Brave New World 2020 Continuum: Connecting Mindscapes 2019
- Flora & Fauna
