Jan Paulo Ablen
? Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines
? janpaulo.ablen.art@email.com | ? +63 917 456 7890
? www.janpauloablenart.com | Instagram: @ablen.art

Profile

Emerging Filipino painter passionate about storytelling through colors, textures, and forms. Specializes in contemporary realism and abstract works that reflect cultural identity, community life, and personal emotion. Believes that art should inspire connection, dialogue, and reflection.

Education

*Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting � University of the Philippines, Diliman (2017�2021)

*Certificate in Contemporary Art Practices � Philippine Center for Creative Arts (2022)

Professional Experience

*Freelance Visual Artist � Ormoc City & Cebu (2021�Present)

*Created commissioned portrait and landscape paintings for private collectors.

*Produced murals for local community projects, highlighting cultural pride and heritage.

*Participated in group exhibitions showcasing modern Filipino art.

*Art Instructor (Part-Time) � Ormoc Community Arts Workshop (2022�Present)

*Taught fundamentals of drawing, painting, and color theory to youth and beginners.

*Designed creative workshops to inspire self-expression and confidence through art.

Exhibitions & Projects

*Hulagway sa Kultura � Group Exhibit, Ormoc City Cultural Center (2023)

*Echoes of Color � Solo Exhibit, Cebu Contemporary Arts Gallery (2022)

*Brushstrokes of Resilience � Community mural project in post-typhoon areas (2021)

Skills

*Painting: Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Mixed Media

*Drawing & Sketching: Charcoal, Pencil, Ink

*Mural & Large-Scale Artworks

*Creative Concept Development

*Teaching & Workshop Facilitation

Awards & Recognition

*Emerging Artist Award � Visayas Arts Festival (2023)

*2nd Place � National Student Art Competition (2020)

Affiliations

*Member, Philippine Association of Visual Artists (PAVA)

Member, Ormoc Visual Artists Collective

References

*Available upon request.