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.

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.

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.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Unraveling Body Colonies

Sometimes the misunderstood can be overlooked to get a better perspective of what is happening in life. With art, it usually never gets the same degree of appreciation as the ones that really stand out and it is often the most challenging thing to the artist to convey their piece of narrative that doesn’t explain itself to the viewer’s reaction. But most of the time, the art style and the way it is presented overweighs the artwork is trying to do, and in the case of this two-artist exhibition featuring EDOPOP and M.A. Roziq that are two different art styles in bringing their work in one exhibition is considered a yin and yang moment that very much explains how two opposites attract.

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.

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.

Vinyl on Vinyl | TRNZ: My Idle Mind

10.16.2019 – There are very few contemporary art out there that stands out and one of them is from TRNZ (aka Terence Eduarte) which was one of the four artist featured at Vinyl on Vinyl Gallery last 5 October 2019 along with Doktor Karayom, Denis Bato & Mahaputra Vito, and the main gallery’s Iyan De Jesus. For TRNZ this was his first solo art show with VOV Gallery that featured his latest works that is quite an “Idle Mind” experience with set up that has installation featuring music incorporated with his signature characters that make up the overall area quite the wonderland experience quite few have went to see.

Vinyl on Vinyl | Family Day

08.08.2019 – There are contemporary artists and then there’s Reen Barera whose humble beginnings as a visual illustrator started selling creations at a local Komiks convention and they were just designed heads with no bodies. Most of his inspiration from creating them was from being deprived not having toys growing up. He continued to develop his “Ohlala” character from an artful head to a full body art toy. This evolution also continues to expand with its storyline and other characters were created as Barera become known in the art scene locally and international. This time he brings all of them with his new works at Vinyl on Vinyl for “Family Day.”

"at WRKZ" Ready to Launch at Vinyl on Vinyl!

06.03.2016 – If you’re in to Art Toys or figurine sculpture chances are you’re familiar with Uji "HAHAN" Handoko Eko Saputro from Indonesia who had previous successful solo and group shows on his portfolio. In 2015 he collaborated with Vinyl on Vinyl to launch a special exclusive art toy figurine at the Comic Con-International or collective known as the San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) which introduced “at WRKZ!”

Vinyl on Vinyl | Ren Quinio: Pie in the Sky

04.23.2016 – Ren Quinio lives in a realm of a place where his imagination exists as its source of inspiration. He has shared this place in his previous solo shows. For “Pie in the Sky” the presentations is more grounded and calm within that its wildest dreams. In the small gallery section of Vinyl on Vinyl, there are six art pieces that revolve around his latest solo show.

Vinyl On Vinyl | TRANSIT.

02.16.2016 – The urban life in the Philippines has produced a place re-imagined as a canvass of artful expressions. Though limited in its space to bring forth that expression Vinyl On Vinyl provided the alternative in miniature trains similar to the subway trains in Chicago or New York. But these are based from the elevated trains or known as the LRT and MRT in the Philippines that has become part of the culture re-created in small scale artfully repainted in miniature form of graffiti and mural paintings by a talented group.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Arkiv: Imprinted Memories!

02.15.2016 – Arkiv Vilmansa has been doing solo shows almost every year with Vinyl On Vinyl even during its old gallery based at The Collective. The Indonesian born talent still have the strokes and the childish creativity that continues to evolve. His latest show “Imprinted Memories” gives you a whole lot more to appreciate for his works and just like age the colors continue to be vibrant with every new art introduced that’s inspired from popular culture. There’s no limit what Arkiv can do and still can bring new things to his trademark strokes that simply memorable.

Vinyl on Vinyl + Apol Sta. Maria: SEXOBYOT!

01.22.2016 – Apol Sta. Maria is an accomplished visual artist and comicbook illustrator. He’s been well-documented and known in the independent scene that those who have heard his work like ‘Alamat ng Pangit’ (Legend of the Ugly) have already well accustomed to his creations. His work as a visual artist expands further not limiting to his popularly known created vision. Apol certainly won’t just sit still and be stuck in a routine he evolves further.

Crossing Mediums from "Komiks" to Pop Art.

10.06.2013 – The resurgence of Philippine “komiks” is undeniable and continues to capture inspiration that breeds new talents. In this growing community comic books is still considered a child’s reading material. But for the middle class it’s a potential marketing vehicle for something big. In reality it’s tough to break into the comics industry unless you have the right connections which have the right people to guide you to land in a career like well-known artists have thread.

Vinyl on Vinyl: MULTIPLAY The Game of Art!

10.06.2013 – Games transcends from art and vice versa without the other the world in this medium won’t exist. Vinyl on Vinyl organized a group show featuring some you might have heard their names in the “Komiks” community and newcomers to the fold. The art launch titled “MULTIPLAY” featuring urban lifestyle artists creating their own versions of the most beloved iconic games from the past twenty years.

Vinyl on Vinyl: Anjo Bolarda's Nasty Hills!

09.10.2013 – Fresh from the successful launch of his "Soft & Nasty" plush doll at the recently concluded STGCC (Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention) Anjo Bolarda gets a spotlight at the Vinyl on Vinyl art gallery for his first ever solo show featuring new works and some exclusive prints. The launch happened last Saturday at the VoV to friends, colleagues, and walk-in visitors who have heard of his works by word of mouth. Quite a festive night as new works where on exhibit and it will run for the next two weeks.

Vinyl on Vinyl: Invasion of CoolRain a Pop Life Exhibition!

08.25.2012 – CoolRain Studios x Mindstyle two-day exhibit was greeted with live art and with warm reception Friday night while it was pouring outside The Collective. Before the art gallery was torn down to prepare for Mindstyles’ exhibit at STGCC 2012 we share you some images from the last day. This is also the Philippine launch of the limited edition Dunkeys a parody of your legendary Chicago Bulls players from the 1990s or so what we thought.