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Artist Biography
Rolando Cortez Pino-on, a self-taught painter also known as “Kawing” was born in Davao City. He developed his talent in paintings all through his own ways of learning. Early in his career, he worked as a draftsman of Archt. Anselmo Ferrazzini. He is also a master furniture carpenter and worked as a furniture designer/supervisor in Bay Woodcraft owned by Dinky Munda. He has participated in various local and national painting competitions and group exhibits. Later became the founding member of the visual art group, Grupo ng mga Aktibong Mindanawon Artists (GAMA) .

His Passion for visual artistry is always manifested in his physical involvement in different art related events in the community as a dynamic volunteer as an art consultant and an adviser in Magallanes Elementary School – Art Club. With his zeal of unwavering love for this craft and service, an encounter with this incomparable being would be an extremely grateful experience.