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Benedicto "Bong" Ducat | |
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 Bong Ducat teaching in art class. | |
| Born | Benedicto Ducat May 6, 1957 |
| Education | University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painter |
| Notable work | The Joyful Moods of Nature Forest Leaves Lotus |
Benedicto “Bong” Ducat (born 1957) is a Filipino impressionist painter, and is now teaching at the University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design. He is noted for his plants, flowers and nature paintings done in droplet - like brush strokes and using bright colors.
Early life
[edit]Benedicto Ducat was born in Tondo, Manila on May 6, 1957[1] Bong is the son of Emerenciana Ducat and Abraham Ducat. During his elementary days, he had been fond of joining art contests. He won 1st prize in Melchora Aquino Drawing contest by the year 1967. He finished his college education at the University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture and Fine Arts in Manila, with a degree in Painting.
Educational attainment
[edit]- Elementary: Melchora Aquino Elementary School
- High School: Jose P. Laurel High School
- College: University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design
- Master's Degree: University of the Philippines, Diliman
Employment history
[edit]By the year 1980-1981, Bong worked as an Instructor at the Tech. University of the Philippines. The following year, he worked as a Visualizer in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia. The same year until 1987, He was a self-employed Sculptor at the Holy Images/Statues. In 1987-1989, He was a Finishing Department Head in FILMUNDO Export Corporation, it is a company wherein they make Philippine handicrafts, houseware, gifts/novelty items, Christmas decor and holiday decor. In 1989-1990, He was a supervisor at LAHI Crafts, Inc. In 1990-1992, He was an Instructor at the Philippine Women's University. Lastly, He now works as a professor at the University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design.
Awards/Achievements
[edit]- College: University of Santo Tomas Benavides Civic Award
- High School: 1975-1976 Most Outstanding Student
- March 3, 1976 - Best Commercial Artist
- Elementary: (1967) Third Honor
- (5/3/1967) Certificate of Merit
Competitions/Prizes
[edit]Elementary
[edit]- 1st Prize - (1967) Melchora Aquino Drawing Contest
- 1st Prize - (1970) On-the-spot Drawing Contest
- 3rd Prize - (1968) Drawing contest
- 3rd Prize - (1968) Poster-Making Contest
High School
[edit]- 1st Prize - (1973) Agro-Industrial Fair
- 1st Prize - (1973) JP Laurel High School Painting Contest
- 1st Prize - (1976) JP Laurel Day Painting Contest
- 1st Prize - (1976) JP Laurel Drawing Contest
- 2nd Prize - (1974) YMCA Hi-Y Poster Making Contest
- 3rd Prize - (1975) JP Laurel Day Watercolor Contest
- 3rd Honorable Mention - (1975) San Jose Trozo Parish, Manila Painting Contest
College
[edit]- Art Association of the Philippines Best Entry (Gold Medal) - (November 1980) Devt. Painting Contest
- 1st Prize - (1980) UP Venerable Knight On-the-Spot Painting Contest
- 1st Prize - (1979) Philtrade Exhibit National On-the-spot Painting Contest
- 2nd Prize - (1980) University of Santo Tomas Annual Exhibits Composition Painting Contest
- 3rd Prize - (1979) University of the East Annual Foundation Day On-the-spot Painting Competition
- 3rd Prize - (1976) UST Annual Exhibit's Freehand Drawing
- 1st Honorable Mention - (1979) National On-the-spot Painting Contest at Sto Nino, Malolos Bulacan
Exhibitions
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Solo Exhibit
[edit]1994 - "The Joyful Moods of Nature" at the Gallery 3, Midtown Hotel
Group Exhibit
[edit]- (1980) - Philippine Convention Center
- (1980) - UST Main Building, "Jerusalem"
- (1980) - UST Annual Students' Exhibit
- (1979) - Philtrade Exhibit
- (1978) - Hiyas ng Bulacan
- (1977) - Hiyas ng Bulacan
- (1979) - UP Balagtas at Selya
- (1977) - YMCA Annual Exhibit
- (1990) - Balon ng Sining, Intramuros
- (1990) - Etnik Group Show
- (1990) - Kamasipi
- (1991) - SCUD sa Fine Arts- PWU
- (1991) - Steel and Canvas, Toyota Shaw Showroom
- (1991) - Artists Reflections, City Gallery
- (1992) - Manila Artists Group, Manuela
References
[edit]http://pinoyarte.com/ducat.html/ Pinoy Arte: Bong Ducat
Category:Impressionist painters Category:1957 births Category:Filipino men Category:Living people