Honed as a neo-vaudeville performer as a teenager, Joemarie SANCLARIA Chua, has transformed himself into a full-fledged visual artist due to many factors; the urgency of a scene to be unfolded before his eyes, the passion to put the right emotions to the scene, and finally to present the scene in fabulous colors. He chose his mother’s maiden name Sanclaria as a tribute to her endless support for his artistry, and also because it gives him a sense of mystery; his fascination for the concealed stories of his lineage that descended from the Sanclaria clan of San Joaquin , Iloilo. 

He expresses his gratitude to his mentors for encouraging him to establish his signature name. He underwent mentorship under the tutelage of renowned international artists Spansih Master artist Vincente Romero Redondo,  American Master Artist Romel dela Torre, Philippine’s Master Artists Maestro Romulo Galicano and Maestro Fernando Sena.

Joemarie Sanclaria’s works have been displayed in more than 100 major art exhibits all over the Philippines and several international exhibits in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Hongkong, and Singapore. He won several championship awards in theater and choreographic competitions. He has facilitated and instructed in countless art workshops in schools and institutions such as UP Diliman Integrated School, Ateneo de Manila High School, and Saint Pedro Poveda College. He has been involved in more than a dozen outreach programs, feeding programs and art workshops for impoverished children all over the country. His works have been published in 2008 in the books “Future Legends” and “Philippines’ Best Book” by the Sorrell Publishing Company, New York. He was also featured in “Long Live Art Book 2” published by Ronnie Rayner Latner, Australia, and Filipino Artists Magazine. Joemarie Sanclaria is a favorite envoy and goodwill ambassador between art groups. He is a member of Portrait Artists Society of the Phils. Inc.,  Walls Artists Community,  Let’s Paint Art Group, International Watercolor Society – Philippines and  Philippine Pastel Artists. Inc.