Art School Taught Me

Hi! It took a while, but we did it. I finally managed to get some filmmakers on the show! On this episode we delve into all things film; from the process of making one to the experience of watching one. We tackle the topic of cinema from all sides; beginning with our opinion on remakes then shifting to some of our favorite films. Then the discussion takes a turn and we really get into the generation-defining, late 2000s pop culture behemoth that was The Twilight Saga. We never got too deep into the arsty-farsty stuff, unfortunately.

Gaby talks about how she got into K-pop and expresses her love for EXO, which leads to a brief morality discussion about the industry and how idols are treated more like products than people.

Iris however, remains an enigma. All we've managed to learn about her is that she is a visual storyteller who focuses more on photography and film. Though admittedly, the overall vagueness ostensibly creates a more compelling artistic identity.

Towards the end of the episode, Gaby talks about her experience working on a production, which I found very informative. This was such a fun episode! Shoutout VM Project Architecture.

The experimentation continues. Today's setting: Toby's Estate. Today's guest: Javier aka Lui. aka Papa Jawnz aka rocket_fries.

On this episode, Javier shares how he got into music and we delve deeper into Manila's DJ scene. We also touch on Transit, Cosmic Sonic Arts, Fête de la Musique, and local Filipino streetwear brands. Towards the latter end of the episode we get into clothing and fashion and recount some regrettable purchases in the past.

Excuse the technical difficulties. I'm not the audio guy, okay?! If anyone in the Metro wants to help me out, let me know lmao. Catch you on the next one.

I decided to start this one from the clap as to quickly immerse you, the listener, into the sporadic and often times loud episode. Bea and I cover a wide array of topics ranging from her modeling experience to teaching to illustration art to k-pop to gory movies like the Saw franchise and The Human Centipede.

We recorded this episode at Yardstick Coffee on a particularly busy time of day. At this point you all should know what to expect when it comes to the quality of the recording environment.

I had so much fun talking about gory films with Bea! Shoutout to Astlo and I hope you find this awkward episode entertaining lol. Go watch Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom.

Today we find ourselves in Alabang. Joining me on this episode is graphic designer and animator Agu as well as illustrator and industrial designer Dana! This episode tackles a plethora of topics ranging from animation to package design to that one time that one dude cut off three of his fingers in shop class. All of this quality conversation in a not so ideal recording environment.

Another week, another episode! This time we have the very talented Tamia AKA Grrl Cloud on the show! We talk in depth about her origin stories as a musician and film photographer. We also geek out about our mutual admiration for Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love.

Around the 14:30 mark, Tamia mentions a gig she recently had at Grrl Gang's anniversary; however what she was actually referring to was The Male Gaze's anniversary!

I also incorrectly credited Steven Spielberg for making A New Hope. I know. Fuck me, right? Sorry, George Lucas. Sorry, Star Wars fans. Anyways... I had a lot of fun making this one. Enjoy!

Back-to-back episodes at Poison Coffee & Doughnuts! Where's the sponsorship? The background noise on this one is a bit loud. Sorry.

On this episode, I talk with portrait photographer Nico about social media fame, the art world, and Superbad. I also attempt to recall a this quote from Picasso, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." but totally fuck it up.

Location: Poison Coffe & Doughnuts. Guest: Ellyphant. Elly is a multidisciplinary artist based in Makati. Her photographs have been published on multiple blogs and magazines, including Scout and Pulp Magazine. Her illustrations have been showcased internationally in Japan. She also did calligraphy work for Louis Vuitton Philippines.

This is the fifth installment in the series. It is also a #MILESTONE! On this episode, I sit down with multimedia artist Marian aka the PINK KOMIKERA herself! We talk about the local indie comics as well as that one night she and her work friends "ended up crashing a movie shoot at this sketchy alleyway where there was a costume shop and guys chopping lechon." Take a listen. It's a fun one!

On this episode of Art School Taught Me, I sit down with DJ/Producer

y o u n g s l e e p y b o i and we discuss the current landscape of music here in the Philippines. We also delve into his creative process and artistic growth s a producer and DJ, beginning with Vaporwave then shifting to Future Funk and then eventually Chill, Lo-Fi beats. We also talk briefly about coffee.

For the third installment of the series, I sit down with photographer Abes and discuss his photography and wheatpaste project "If These Walls Could Talk." Enjoy!