Vinyl On Vinyl | Sword Words

There’s a saying: the pen is mightier than the sword. It’s a famous phrase by an English author named Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. It’s a famous expression that defines that words are more effective than violence. But what if words can be sharper than a sword, as the theme for Tyang Karyel’s latest solo show “Sword Words.” Sometimes, art is sharper than words expressed through visual concepts or ideas that define an artist’s work. It comes from life and personal experience, defined by the innate passion to express it visually beyond words or even physical actions. From that, expressionism comes visual thought that comes from within.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Me Time

“Me Time” is the latest solo art show featuring Mimaaaaaaaaw, who has had a very successful 2024, is back once again with her latest themed exhibit that can relate to anyone in real life, which inspired her journey as an artist, as well as a co-owner of a gallery, is something deeply personal at the same time shares her thoughts through the creation of her latest show. Mimaaaaaaaaw’s personal growth as an artist continues to define the challenges of life, at the same time channeling her artistic style that has been evolving, giving you a unique perspective.

Vinyl On Vinyl | DIKO Alam

“Diko Alam” is two words formed as a ‘pun’ playing off the name of the artist “Diko” and the Filipino word “Alam” meaning ‘know’ turning it into the phrase in English “Don’t Know” as the title of his latest solo art show featuring Gabriel Tiongson aka DIKO or collectively known as DIKO ART, which is his second show following a Two-Artist successful collaboration with Mimaaaaaaaaw last September of 2024 at the Grey Space Gallery. The New Zealand–based artist had his previous solo show also with Vinyl on Vinyl in 2023, which re-introduced his works and art style.

Arte Bettina | Beyond the Event Horizon

The art toy community is a very niche interest in the Philippines, and it is rare to discover a toy designer who has made it to well-known art galleries that can be found in commercial spaces. But it is considered a rare feat to be seen in these locations few would find in a standalone gallery or major art fairs. Dondi Fernandez finally gets his spotlight with his latest solo art exhibition. He has been known internationally through the ever-growing Art Toy industry in Asia having produced his limited edition creations as far back as 2018. Now, he's in the EVent Horizon bring is new creations at Arte Bettina with his latest exhibit.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Muscle Land

Some visual artists may look underrated and often overlooked for their unique and quirky way of crafting a world that a few people can relate to. Creating art is a challenging yet rewarding work if you put it together with sheer effort at the same time intense passion for what you believe in. This is something Reen Berrera has been doing and his creations are slowly getting the limelight that few others still dream of. If you have followed Reen’s work, then you are slowly getting introduced to these characters one by one they emerge and introduce themselves through his past solo shows and collaboration.

Galerie Stephanie | The Soup Can Factory

One artist comes to mind for those exposed to Pop Art and immediately see the Campbell Soup. That artist is Andy Warhol, and for many years since his passing many have followed his footsteps and been inspired a generation of artists that included his art style to their works through their perspective. Farley Del Rosario, a Manila-based artist, has established himself going into his second solo exhibition with his first early this year at Galerie Joaquin. This time, Farley shares his perspective that inspired him from his childhood with his exposure to popular culture is creating his own niche in an ever-growing artists community.

Vinyl on Vinyl | Make A Wish

When you “Make A Wish” sometimes it happens, and often it is part of the element when you put the effort to make it materialize. Also, an opportunity will arise to make that become a reality and you get to put your best foot forward as Mimaaaaaaaaw is making it happen in her first-ever Solo Exhibit from her journey as a street artist to her continued evolution as a visual artist. Mimaaaaaaaaw is an up-and-coming artist based in Cavite City who started as a street artist painting murals with an affinity to cats as part of her ensemble an element that you will see in her works defines her journey as an artist.

Vinyl on Vinyl | A Comedy in Four Acts

When you reach the point of possible lost direction, sometimes you have to try to find yourself again and go back to the beginning. TRNZ returns and goes back to the beginning with another solo exhibit, which goes back to almost 6 years ago with the same gallery, and this time the art style stays the same, but more in the tone of focused fine art to its basic core of storytelling. “A Comedy of Four Acts” takes you to TRNZ's latest masterpieces depicted in humorous situations, and yet the facial expression is cold and sad with no “feels” being shown to each character.

Arte Bettina | ANTI

For every Hero there’s a Villain that stands it’s way. But an “Anti-Hero” is different and not considered a “hero” though still has qualities the character stood for as a good story to tell when crafting a narrative. The same goes for putting together an art or gallery with elements of your personality and choices that others might not agree about it. “ANTI” is the latest solo exhibit featuring Kobusher. This local artist brings his perspective and narrative through his art style featuring his favorite “Anti-Heroes” in the way people would see them in a different light and also a unique perspective that redefines what makes these hard-edge characters stand out.

Secret Fresh + Jade Suayan | You Tell Me

There are diverse thoughts and reactions when you see art in a gallery full of people having their perspectives. But what if you see different and diverse emotions presented in one solo art show that also defines the artist’s reflection of his/her personal life experiences? Jade Suayan channels that and more through her latest solo art show that truly defines her growth in becoming an artist. From making street murals and collaborations with well-known brands her work signifies that the challenges she goes through and brings you a culmination of emotions channeled to her latest show and asks “You Tell Me?”

Arte Bettina | Flying Spooks, Dreams & Nite Sprite

The power of storytelling is not just about writing but also can be seen visually by artists who can tell a story without the need for words, and that comes naturally for Paulo Amparo in his first solo show with Arte Bettina for a limited run featuring all his works that inspired his childhood dreams, fantasy, and a little bit of Japanese Anime that he put together for this show. Visually was not enough as this is accompanied by special art toy sculptures to make it more unique to tell three of his artworks about these characters. It might inspire young minds to those who would discover his work.

Galerie Stephanie | Dreams

Most people are still dreaming, but Manix Abrera, the man has been working hard to make that Dream happen and more. He’s been at his peak in creating stories from panel to panel while appearing in local comic shops and events signing autographs and meeting with his longtime fans. This time, Manix is having the time of his life traveling and seeing the world. It is also that he is reliving a Dream of having his next Solo Art Show with Galerie Stephanie, and this is not the first time he’s done it. But this is one exhibit, where you don’t see the comic strips and artwork anywhere as a one-off that’s great to see.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Critical Hit

Every artist evolves and learns living through life. Gabriel Tionson is on a pathway to learning at the same time facing numerous challenges unseen in the public spectrum. He’s gone through a lot of challenges and it is human to face them all and channel it into something new and creative that continues to process in his works. It is a critical hit, but like anyone, you go up and take the lessons and make them right from your perspective. It is something quite the title of his latest show, Critical Hit. The way his new works have changed is inspired by his childhood affinity with the 80s & 90s cartoons as well as his voracious appetite for comic books and videogames.

Secret Fresh | GORI: Dawn

GORI is a Filipino artist and has been part of the Street Art community as a member of the Pilipinas Street Plan, he moved to the US now based in Phoenix, Arizona. He now returns to the country for his first-ever solo show in a long time. His signature works continue to be known globally with his “Gorilla” character. This is going to be another impressive art show as Secret Fresh is one of the galleries, where GORI started with his fellow PSP contemporaries growing up, and expanding his brand to the US also led him to collaborate with the Phoenix Suns after the team made it to the NBA Finals in 2021. This time, it is all good to be with GORI!

Vinyl On Vinyl | Make Mistakes

If you happen to be touring around the Makati Central Business District or exploring the urban scene stumbled upon Built Cycles in Poblacion. Maybe you happen to discover the underground gigs happening in SaGuijo Bar finding these random murals that are vaguely familiar. Of course, a visual artist like Raise Hell can give you that recall that's quite the distinct originality, which definitely stands out when it comes to the creations of this mural art that you might have seen all over the city. This time Vinyl on Vinyl puts a spotlight on her works and how she learned from the mistakes made that made the artist known.

Secret Fresh | The Hidden Fortress

The relevance of Street Art Culture has changed in the Philippines, and those who continue to stay true to their core to what they‘ve been from the start are truly genuine in nature. Trip63 has been supportive of the grassroots organizing events like the Meeting of Styles and representing communities like Pilipinas Street Plan. This low key visual artist shines and still carry that street smart, but humble demeanor often unnoticed and unappreciated for his contribution to the culture. But this time this is his spotlight through his sixth solo show for Secret Fresh who deserves every accolade being true to himself.

Vinyl on Vinyl | Push Start

Quatro Hapimeel is a streat and visual artists who has been part of either a group or solo show in the past. He is also a toy designer having produced some limited edition creations based on his characters and his signature street art. His exploits as a street artists has been documented and his evolution continues. His recent solo show is about to wrap up at Vinyl on Vinyl, which has been on exhibit for the last 2-3 weeks that has brought his interest in automotive. The interest is rooted on his acquisition of a 2003 Nissan Cube that he maintains and drives in long trips. He also owned a scooter that he customized and was part of the exhibit.

Art Fair PH | Another Year Has Passed

Sometimes the most challenging time in a human life can be a motivation and also an inspiration to recreate that helpless energy into something visually aspiring. In the case of Pow Marin, he not just create these images but also gave you a new perspective that is captured in these colourful canvass a reminder of that moment. This moment is also Pow Marin’s work in the spotlight as one of the three exhibits featured at the Secret Fresh gallery, which is also his solo show aptly entitled “Another Year Has Passed that is part of this year’s Art Fair Philippines.

Space Encounters | Future Perfect

In the world of Bryan Yabut, there’s a “Future Perfect” that is actually the title of his solo show by Space Encounters Gallery. In the midst of a larger art event his works were a subtle tribute from part of his youth growing up and the pop culture that shaped a generation that still have the nostalgia from the era of the 80s and 90s. Bryan Yabut’s body of work is obviously a reflections of growing up and six art pieces defines his personality and nods to the animation and print medium of a bygone yesteryears were they also influenced and aspire this budding artist.

Secret Fresh + Jade Suayan | Warped Heads

The local art exhibitions are slowly opening and bringing back visitors to their art galleries. Secret Fresh is back and is opening a line-up that includes the return of Jade Suayan with her second solo art show titled “Warped Heads,” which features some of the head characters she has put together that are either distorted or… ‘Warped.’ Jade’s second go around having her sophomore exhibition is not as extravagant or taking up space of one of the gallery sections. Still, it is poignant to relate how post-pandemic must be for artists to take inspiration and how the world appears to be warped in all the things happening in the last two years.