Ambrocio Mallari

Born on May 17,1957 in Concepcion, Tarlac to his parents Alejandro Mallari, a farmer and Dorotea Mallari, a housewife. Mallari, "Ambo" to his family and friends had shown interest in art at young age. During his childhood he brings a piece of paper and a pencil to draw while he was pasteuring carabaos.

In his teen years, he went to Manila together with his uncle Perfecto Mercado to where they became a movie billboard artists. Having no formal studies in art, he saw this as an excellent opportunity to learn about painting materials and techniques. In 1975 he started practicing painting on canvas. At the year 1983, he worked in Israel together with his fellow Filipino Artists and make paintings on velvet cloth.

A kind son, a loving husband and a father of eight, he had passed on his talent to his offsprings. He also taught some of his brothers and cousins. Despite all the practical realities he lived in order to sustain his growing family, he remained committed to his art. His paintings were delivered in some galleries in Pampanga and Manila. His seascapes has also reached some Hawaii's gallery. He also joined some exhibits sponsored by Department of Trade and Industry. In 2011, he was sent by ThemeBuilders Philippines in Donetsk, Ukraine together with his daughter Wencyl whom he also taught painting.

This self taught artist who can paint almost any kind of subject from portraits, still life, seascape and landscape, religious subject has developed his talent over decades and now introducing another phase of his mastery. Presenting representational art showcasing Philippine scenery and culture which allow us to experience a glimpse of a simple yet happy life in the province.