Vinyl on Vinyl in Makati: Creating Unconventional Art Forms Since 2009
In an artist’s mind, the boundless imagination unfolds like a magical tapestry woven with creative genius. It’s a place where the norm take a backseat, and fantasty becomes a reality. This is what Vinyl on Vinyl strives to accomplish every day. Here, artists are the architects of dreams, where canvases bear witness to the unconventional art, and sculptures defy logic with a mischievous wink.
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Originating from its roots in dealing vinyl records and art toys, the gallery’s name pays homage to its beginnings and continues to weave the thread of its musical history by periodically featuring sound art within its programming. Since 2009, Vinyl on Vinyl has been promoting and inspiring artists who seek an unconventional space to express their creativity in a city saturated with conventional art forms. It aims to elevate awareness and appreciation for what was then an underground culture, particularly focusing on local artists deserving of international recognition.
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The gallery’s evolution has shaped a representation of artistic practices ranging from pop surrealism and after-modernism to post-internet and kinetic art. Vinyl on Vinyl artists use unconventional techniques such as damaging and reusing canvas, using social media as a form of performance art, manipulating video and photography, creating soft sculpture installations, crafting massive origami forms, and exploring methodologies that defy easy classification. As a creative space, Vinyl on Vinyl goes beyond traditional boundaries by continually fostering creative experimentation and providing a platform for emerging and unexplored artistic genres.
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Over the years, Vinyl on Vinyl has not only nurtured artists’ careers but has also solidified its own unique identity, growing beyond its initial scope. The gallery has become an influential force in local art history by introducing new genres, taking intuitive risks, and consistently pushing the boundaries that redefine the very essence of art in the local context.
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