MANILA, Philippines - On view until May 12 at The Pocket Universe Gallery is Romel “Sancho” Sanchez’s “Never Odd or Even.”
In “Never Odd or Even,” Sancho (aka PluralPunk) explores the duality of perception by playing with images, through the unconventional medium of iPhoneography. Distorting the bleak, concrete and metal that encompass our city, he finds beauty through the eye of an iPhone 4S lens and a few simple editing tools. The challenge of both shooting and editing through an iPhone 4S creates real yet vibrant images of everyday objects that when paired with the show’s appeal to the natural instinct of finding order in symmetry, results in otherworldly images.
Sancho is a musician and record producer whose work with bands such as Sugarfree, Imago, Sandwich and his own project band, Loquy, has made him a constant collaborator in the music industry.
“Never Odd or Even” is Sancho’s first foray into the art scene, wherein he merges creative force and current technology through iPhoneography. There are layers beneath the plain appearance of his photographs, alternate realities and countless possibilities. Inspired by palindromes, the artist’s intentions and concept encompass more than just the exhibit, but challenges the viewer to search for more than what is apparent. The power of one photograph is not to replace a thousand words or emotions, but to give viewer pause on how they perceive their own realities.
The show opened recently with guest performances by Loquy, Sandwich, Sundownmuse, Malay and The Joshua Four, a U2 tribute band composed of iconic musicians Jett Pangan, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Sancho.
The Pocket Universe Gallery is at the second floor of Saguijo Café + Bar, 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City. For information, call +63929-8424055, e-mail pocketuniverseart@gmail.com, or visit The Pocket Universe Art Collective on Facebook.