ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

NORLANDO BUGARIN POBRE   (Pseudonym Name "LANDO")

(LANDO`S LIFE AND HIS WORLD OF ARTS)

Name:  NORLANDO BUGARIN POBRE

Born: January 31, 1946 in Alcala, Pangasinan / Philippines

Divorced since 2007       

Childrens:  Cayetana, Norlando Jr. and Christian

Since 1994:  Swiss Citizen (Dual Swiss+Philippine Passports holder)

Permanent Residence of  St.Gallen City, Switzerland

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 IN THE PHILIPPINES

 1963:   he works with different Publishing and Offset Printing Press in Baguio City.

As young Artist to watch he learned Diverse Art Techniques and Abilities in Painting and Photography.

1964 to 1971:   Studied Architecture at the St. Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines.

Between his Studies, he apprenticed with Famous Pilipino Comics Writer and Illustrator FRANCISCO V. COCHING in Manila. During his apprenticed in 1967 he worked as parttime job, as Layout Artist  at the  Publishing SHOW BUSINESS MAGAZINE under Film Music Composer and Writer Director Danny Holmsen, Sampaguita Pictures Studio in Quezon City.

1968 to 1971:  He won and honored Several Prïzes in Local Art Competitions in Baguio City and National Students Art Competitions, Sponsored by the Shell Companies Inc, in Manila.

1974 TRAVELLED TO EUROPE

1974 to 1981:  He was commissioned as a Church Artist-Painter and Restorer in Vorarlberg, Austria. With the Firm KURT SCHEEL in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria.

1981  to  1994: Moved to Switzerland where he worked as Display Decorator and Artist-Painter at the  Warenhaus Jelmoli S.A. in St.Gallen and Zurich City

1981:    married with ISABELLA ZOTTI, Swiss Woman of St.Gallen City, Switzerland. 3 Childrens: CAYETANA, NORLANDO JR. and CHRISTIAN.

Since 1986:   As Freelancher Artist-Painter and Designer, 

2007:   established his own Atelier Art Studio and Art Gallery Showroom in St. Gallen City, Switzerland.

ART EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS:

1967:  First Prize / On the Spot Painting Competition, Summer Ragatta in Baguio City. Prize Donors: Senator Honorable Gerry Roxas

1968:   Consolation Prize / On the Spot Painting Contest, University of the Philippines in Baguio City.

1970:   Honorable Mention Award, On the Spot Poster Design Competition, XX National Students Art Competition and Exhibitions in Manila,  Sponsoring: Shell Philippines.

1971:  Award of Merit, On the Spot Poster Design Competition. XXI National Students Art Competition and Exhibitions in Manila, Sponsoring Shell Philippines.

1971:   Third Prize, On the Spot Painting Contest, University of the Philippines in Baguio City.

1971:   Third Prize, On the Spot Sculpture Contest, University of the Philippines in Baguio City.

1972:   First Prize, On the Spot Painting Contest, University of the Philippines in Baguio City.

1972:   First Prize, On the Spot Sculpture Contest, University of the Philippines in Baguio City.

1984:   First Prize, Goldmedaille/Painting Category, 2nd GRAND PRIX DES ARTS, EUKKO Europa Künstler Kollegium, KIS Galerie/Riedt-Erlen, Thurgau, Switzerland.

1984:  Fifth Prize: Sculpture Category, 2nd GRAND PRIX DES ARTS, EUKKO Europa Künstler Kollegium, KIS Galerie/Riedt-Erlen, Thurgau,  Switzerland.

1985: Third Prize, Sculpture Category, 3rd GRAND PRIX DES ARTS, EUKKO Europa Künstler Kollegium, KIS Galerie/Riedt-Erlen, Thurgau, Switzerland.

2005:   First Prize, Teddy Bär Design Contest/TEDDY SUMMER ZÜRICH 2005, Sponsored by SWISS YOUTH HOSTEL in Zürich City. Prize/Round-Trip to Manhattan New York City for 2 Persons.

2011:   CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION from the City od Baguio during the 102nd BAGUIO CITY CHARTER DAY, September 2011-Baguio City, Philippines.

 OVER 200 LOCAL AND FOREIGN ART EXHIBITIONS (PHILIPPINES AND EUROPE)

Since 1990:  (in Switzerland)  FOUNDER AND DESIGNER, ONE-OF-A-KIND, EXCLUSIVE HANDPAINTED SILK NECKTIE ARTS, AND INDIVIDUAL HANDPAINTED SILK SCARFS COLLECTION.

2010:   ONE-MAN-SHOW ART EXHIBIT at Kafi Rhyhof Bistro Resto, Widnau, East Switzerland.

2011:  ONE-MAN-SHOW ART EXHIBITS at the Baguio City Hall Main Lobby in connection with "102nd BAGUIO CHARTER DAY 2011" September 2011-Philippines.

2011:  ONE-MAN-SHOW ART EXHIBIT at the "EXPO 2011-TINALAK FESTIVAL" at the Pro Tech Center. July 2011-Philippines.

2011:  ONE-MAN-SHOW ART EXHIBIT at the Surallah Municipal Hall Lobby in connection during the "4th SURALLAH LEMBOHUNG FESTIVAL 2011", with added Art Workshop  over 100 School Childrens from different Elementary Schools and High Schools. Surallah, South Cotabato, Philippines 2011.

OBJECTS PAINTING AND PROJECTS

1986:   2000 Years Zürich/Summer City  Projects, he painted and restored over 70 Life Size, Plastic Lions Object for Modehaus Jelmoli City.

1998:   He painted over 40 Plastic Cow Objects: ZURICH SUMMER PROJECTS.  "LAND IN SICHT"

2001:   He painted over 35 BENCHES OBJECTS/ Zürich Sommer Project  2001, BANKART 2001, Project of Zürich City Organizations.

2005:   He painted over 20 Plastic Teddy Bears Objects / Zürich Sommer Projects TEDDY SUMMER 2005,

Project of Zurich City Organization.

2005-2006:  He painted 7 BUDDY BEARS OBJECT. Summer Projects  for St.Gallen City, Switzerland.   "SANKTGALLEN-BAERENSTARK"

2007 to 2009:   He painted over 50 Polyester Plastic Objects for MADRISALAND CHILDRENS PARADIES in DAVOS-KLOSTERS, MADRISA ALPINE (1,900 METERS ABOVE SEALEVEL)