brief bio

Ceprano was born in Providence, Rhode Island, immigrated to Canada in 1978, and given Canadian citizenship in 1991. 

He received an Associate degree in Physics in 1968 from Community College of Rhode Island, and a BFA in Fine Art from the University of Rhode Island in 1975, with final year study abroad at University of Ottawa.

Between 1982 to 1984, he attended Rhode Island College in the Master of Arts program in photography, with the graduate assistantship in art history. Additional study in non-sliver photography at University of Ottawa between 1985 to 1990.

In 1986 he began the art of rock balance sculpture at Remic Rapids Park in Ottawa, and received a Canada Council Arts grant for the project in 1989.

Since 2000, the National Capital Commission, a federal government agency, has provided an annual contract for the project.                                                   

Ottawa Rock Art Inc, a non for profit corporation, was established in 2009, mandating the 'rock balanced sculpture project', including performance artists, workshops, lectures, and 'Balanced Art World International' festivals, from 2012 to 2014.

 In 2015, he received the 'Award of Excellence' for urban design in public places from the city of Ottawa, and designated an 'Ottawa Ambassador' from Ottawa Tourism in 2016. In 2017, the project was included in 'Canada 150'.

Permanent sculptures have been produced since 1999, and have become a very exciting exploration, incorporating the visual vocabulary of painting and drawing into the surfaces of the rock sculptures. 

Ceprano began his career as a painter, and continues to the persue the craft to the present, exploring various mediums, trends, and applications. Photography and digital art have also influenced both the sculptures and painting.