Saddo

Saddo is a creative artist hailing from Berlin, Germany. Focusing on character design and applying it usually with spray paint or wheat pasting. He also draws and illustrates his own stuff. I saw some works of his with layers of plastic to color them with, when I see the article again i will post it.

There is a very subnconcious theme with his works and a somewhat 90's punk rock and metal aesthetic. I like the aggression mixed with humor in his pieces.

Saddo has recently collaborated with east pack back packs and is now continuing work as a freelancer..

Beautiful Losers is a movie about the art revolution of the 90s and how it came to be the movement that people can relate to the most. For all the creative folk out there, this documentary is a must see as it is filled with different philosophies and styles and opinions of creative people that pushed art to a much wider spectrum. Nothing contemporary in here, it's all break - through. That's how it was , and that's how it is. THis movie never fails to inspire the nuts out of me.

Beautiful losers is directed by Adam Rose and features artists such as PARKA , BARRY MCGEE , MARGARET KILGALLEN , ED TEMPLETON , KAWS and MUCH MORE.

Dubplate One - The Mother Fucking Gas Lamp

If you weren't there you missed A LOT!!
It was nice to see everybody from all the different scenes and some that went away from it all under one roof. Dubplate's first year anniversary was a god damn success. Right venue, the right people, done just right. Oh yeah , the Motherfucking Gaslamp Killer killed it... he was electric as he proved why a good DJ looks at the crowd and not at his laptop. He connects with the audience and feeds them the songs rather than just trying to please them... he CONTROLS them. From the outside "hippie" shell i saw on the stage what I experienced was a shaman.

I also realized that Philippine culture is straight up laced with celebrity photo ops. For one thing, how are you going to enjoy this awesome night if you just took a video your whole life (this is of course for those who's job is to be there and not take videos). But all in all the whole night was ELECTRIC. ... 'Till next time!

(I knew I would be jumping around so I did not bring my camera)
Thank you Adoborat for the awesome fishy eyes and photos for me!

Lazy Eye - The Photography of Regina Belmonte

viva Regina! - by chichi

All photos taken by Regina Belmonte.

Composed. An adjective that will sum up the number of emotions that I can not relay into pulse - driven type written words as I stare with my jaw dropped, my eyelids, slightly stretched bigger. The stimulus for this reaction is of course the photographs you see above taken by
Regina Belmonte.
Don't think that as I used the adjective Composed that I just used it as per it's convenience. Rather, let me explain to you why I used the word or at least the idea of the word and at the same time, i may be relieved of my lack of articulation.

To be composed means serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress. The same can be said about the photos above. Each one is a powerfully controlled and peaceful capture of the stressful world that surrounds her. Stress releases powerful neurochemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (to fight or flee). If we don't take action, the stress response can lead to health problems. But Regina does neither. She neither fights or flees for moments that will catch her eye. She settles and captures the stimulant of stress and she is able to express it through her photography and makes it look like the most serene thing. This captured serenity seems to not only be external but also internal as well, as Ms Regina is one of the most pleasant people I've met. Now you see a balance between and relevance between the work and the artist.

It seems mathematical in such a way, an equation to capture these images that I will never understand. But what I do understand is the beauty and grace in them.
One has been a secret fan of her work since my current girlfriend showed her tumblr (VivatRegina) to me.

I'm listening to Silversun Pickups' Lazy Eye as I am writing this and I swear to God, This song best soundtracks Regina's photos.
Now I have three adjectives based on this song that I wish to add to "composed":
raw, nostalgic and epic.
Now that's three and that's the magic number.

E Jeeps in Makati Streets

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Posted by my friend Macky, we were both wondering, who made the jeepney art?
via Makattak

Lego and Muji Collaborates

The legendary block by block / brick by brick brand , Lego has recently collaborated on a set with minimalist product makers Muji. This set plays on a person's imagination and creativity rather than forcing the person to play with the obviously capital driven and commercialized Batman or Indiana Jones play sets.

Muji has provided different color papers and a hole puncher to combine with the legendary Lego blocks. Now, people are left to actually play with their toys with a almost limitless capabilities. Ever since I could remember, I had been playing with Lego. And anytime that is used in an innovative way , I am dealt with a nostalgic but happy feeling.
This move brings Lego back to it's original form of suggesting creativity rather than imposing brands upon you. I'm glad to see Lego back on it's peg leg. To see more pics click here .

via nerdski

Danny Sallida

Dany Sallida is a performance artist , musician and painter from Mindanao.
He is also a contributing writer for Manila Bulletin.




"At the core of all sublime masterpieces lies a looming shadow of creative scuffles between darkness and light. Behind all those forms, colors, songs or verses, is an inexplicable melancholy, which is invariably distant and aloof, that only a creator succumbs to and traverses amid its indefinable presence." -Danny Sillada, Despair, Suicide & Aesthetics

One Man Army

Sharon Cuneta approves them as she featured them in her show. Saying that they are bringing our nation's name and holding it high in the beatboxing world. Sharon is almost the oprah of our country... and also, even in her big light of celebrity, she has yet to see the days of stones to be thrown at her...meaning her mind may be open to more things rather than just mayonnaise and showbiz, making her a more like-able icon. So, if Sharon Cuneta, the mother of the masses gives them a stamp of approval therefore, they must be good.

Pilipinas beatbox is a group of beatboxers comprised of Josef Amarra, Picoy Cruz and Carlo David, they are a group of individuals dedicated to the art of beatboxing. who hail from different walks of life but all commune and come in the this country of the Phillipines. Every time I listen to these people jam I break my neck. And when I say this, I mean you do not understand what I meant until you have actually seen them live. They are another one of the culture pushers in our country . Young as they are, they have found their calling and they supplement our thriving city in an audio - visual experience that is infectious. Hence, the breaking of the neck. Look into their eyes as they play, and you will see the zone they are in. A zone we will never understand. But it is a zone where everyone is welcome to join and tap into.

Needles In Haystacks

As I said before, I would be posting something about a place I recently went to with Kix of mean streets manila and Julius of Bee Eyes. And here it is tits and tots, i present to you the ukay ukay a place where you can find gems and buy them in exchange for what technically can amount to a happy meal.The ukay ukay's concept was initially not really intended for capitalism. All the clothes found here, are supposedly donations to under - privileged folk from countries like the U.S. , Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. But of course, in these hard - times and in the classic "resilient" pinoy fashion, they have turned these donations into cash cows. The ukay ukay has turned into an alternative retail experience for a lot of citizens.

By the way, the outlawing of ukay ukays happened ten years ago. Now the population of ukays have been so rampant that it's concepts primary intention has been forgotten and the present capitalist structure it holds is now very accepted by society. Why? because it can cater to anyone. From the convenient prices for the lower - class to the brand - conscious madness of the middle - class and quite possibly even some of the upper - class and the fashion concious (basically those who just want to have just a piece or a "vintage" find).

Yes ladies and gentle men, the ukay ukay is for me, the fast-food of retail. For a good price you can fill your retail stomach with the quick - fix , the good buy, or if your lucky, your own personal holy grail (i.e. designer bags , shoes , shirts what have you.) Just be sure it's real folks. Time to go hunting for bears.