Galerie Stephanie | Yutori

“Yutori” is a Japanese word or term “a state of sufficiency and ease” that is also the title of Mr. S’ first-ever solo exhibition at the newly relocated Galerie Stephanie, which opened less than a week ago. The profound artwork of Mr. S continues to evolve with the artist's inspiration stemming from his travels in Japan and Korea. This solo show culminates not only the opening of the gallery’s new location but also introduces new works from Mr. S who has not had his very own exhibition since 2016. It was a welcome sight to see all the work put together in bringing a fresh take on his ever-evolving work from his everyday life and personal travels inspired by these masterful artworks that you see in this show.

Arte Bettina | Eat, Play, Love, Pandas

The first thing that immediately gets the attraction for an art exhibit is the vibrant colours that were used as part of the theme, which will be seen from afar despite the art would be small, and another thing that certainly calls to any walk-in casual individual who doesn’t go to the art galleries is the familiar subject, the Pandas. The exhibit’s title is “Eat, Play, Love, Pandas” is something whimsical and for some, adorable to see how a group of Pandas become the subject of this art show featuring Krissie Phee, her first solo show with Arte Bettina that had an immediate rave from friends, families, and those were present during the artist reception.

Vinyl On Vinyl | Nevermind the Questions There's No Answer For

Some things surprising about going to an art show are unexpected at the same time it will make you react to an artist’s creation. It is always a treat to immerse yourself in a gallery of work that is completely unknown at the same time it gives you that impression of finding that inspiration and this solo show certainly have that. Is Jumalon is relatively new to the art scene, but her work shows that the artist appears to be a ‘veteran’ when it comes to her craft of abstracts and watercolors that take you a place of imagination in every brush stroke or contour of the paintings that have been curated and framed in the main gallery of Vinyl on Vinyl.

NYE 2024 Preview | Nostalgia Meets the Future

New Year Countdowns happen all over the planet, and some make them their yearly tradition like in New York City where they drop “The Ball” upon reaching zero. In Australia, the Sydney Harbour Bridge gets to blow up some major fireworks for their countdown, and in Manila, it depends on which part of the city or province you are there will always be fireworks. But if you are from Makati City, chances are you’ve been celebrating the yearly countdown since it became part of the experience ever since it started in 2000. There’s not much of a consistency. Before the 2000 countdown, which was held at the intersection of Ayala and Makati Avenues there never was this tradition.

Galerie Raphael | Wonderfully Made

Everyone needs inspiration, it could be anything and everywhere to create something optimistic for everyone to strive for in everyday life. “Wonderfully Made” is the title of this two-artist exhibition, which celebrates something good and beautifully crafted that would possibly motivate a random stranger to be inspired to create something that would pass on this motivation in another shape or form. Jomike Tejido and Haraya Ocampo collaborate to produce ‘something like that’ with lots of colours and well-meaningful creations through their artwork for their second time to collaborate to produce a celebrated art show that would not only include new paintings from both artists, but it also accompanied by a wooden sculpture.

Vinyl on Vinyl | Arb'o

Sometimes odd things happen when there is something special about different works merging into one collaboration between artists. This group art show is about three people creating their art styles that would give you a subjective perspective on their works that would define unity under their different personalities and visual concepts. Arb’o is an ancient Syriac Aramaic for the number 4 (four). In this exhibition titled “Arb’o” three artists, Guy Custodio, Demosthenes Campos, and Carl Dumdum utilized the idea of number sequences and explored the symbolism of physicality and spirituality associated with the number 4.

Vinyl on Vinyl | Good Things

Art is not just about paintings on a canvas or sculptures that resemble the creator’s vision. They can be everyday objects but with the artist’s rendition and incorporation of ideas to a theme that represents a unique concept that is not done traditionally. Sometimes that creativity for that random object can be special to stand out. The Two-Woman Show “Good Things” by Mimaaaaaaaw and Pat Frades is something like that and more. It is aching to an IKEA showroom, but a place that makes strangers feel like it is a comfy room that they never expect to sleep in or even hang out with their closest friends, and it is certainly a place that takes you to this world they have put together.