An oil on paper painting depicting an abstract composition signed, H.R. Ocampo, and dated 78 lower right. Hernando Ruiz Ocampo 1911 to 1978, was a Filipino National Artist in the visual arts. H. R. Ocampo is known for having created a new form of abstraction that embodies the flora and fauna of the Philippines. H. R. Ocampo was born on April 28, 1911, in Manila, Philippines. He taught himself to paint. Before becoming an artist, he studied law and creative writing. He started his career as a member of the Saturday Group, along with Vicente Silva Manansala and Cesar Legaspi. Over time, his interest evolved from depicting workers to creating abstract forms. In his works, Ocampo employed movement and bold colors, basing his art on fantasy and science fiction. His art has been described as abstract compositions of biological forms. H. R. Ocampo died on December 28, 1978, in Caloocan, Philippines, at the age of 67. In 1991, he was posthumously awarded the title of National Artist of the Visual Arts. Abstract Art Work Collectibles.