Marko Bello is a self-taught artist from Cainta, Rizal, 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

• 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 Competition in P.D.S.I 2008
• Participated at GSIS competition 2007
• 1st Prize winner at 2007
• Painting competition in San Lorenzo Paris Church