Galicano Perry O. Argel (b. 1957)

Perry Argel makes obsolete the very thought of obsolete. He describes himself as a functioning organism, clearing and fixing the space around him to reveal the purity of nature. In every assemblage, Argel presents different specimens linked to society’s overall concept of what is and is no longer useful. His exhibitions include Anythink in Berlin (1996), Business of Fools in Babe, Germany (1996), and The Ritual of Daily Living at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (2004). His body of works includes interactive public art installations and eco-didactic structures. His tendency to create spontaneously with spaces, be they museums or unknown urban streets, has made documenting his past works challenging. Nevertheless, his artistry remains unaverred. He was recently featured during the Art Fair Philippines in The Link, Makati City (2020).