Leeroy New and His Greatest Hits In Contemporary Filipino Art

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#LeeroyNew builds new worlds with what can be found in ours. From “Mebuyan’s Colony” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines to “Balay Balete” at the Pintô Art Museum, his sculptures are immersive, imaginative experiences that embody culture, tradition, and his vision of the future. In this episode of Rolling Stone Philippines’ Greatest Hits, the Filipino contemporary artist discusses his most impactful large-scale sculptures and art installations, weaving sci-fi imagery with organic and ordinary (often recycled or reused) material. New also details the stories and sentiments that inspire him to transform space into artwork that challenges imaginations. Only here on Rolling Stone Philippines. Subscribe for more stories on music, culture, and society. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Mebuyan’s Cradle (2025) 4:49 Balay Balete (2023) 9:56 Mebuyan’s Colony (2022) 12:54 Goddess of Good Service (2022) 17:35 Mebuyan’s Vessel (2022) Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rollingstoneph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingstoneph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rollingstonephilippines TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rollingstoneph X: https://x.com/rollingstoneph Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/31zj6f5llml5neutenvmgtjdbxgq Letterboxd: http://letterboxd.com/rollingstoneph ROLLING STONE PHILIPPINES MEDIA CHANNELS PUBLISHER Anne Bernisca MEDIA CHANNELS MANAGER Kenneth Dimaano PODCAST PRODUCER Anton Molina PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Megan Lim VIDEO EDITOR Jomar Allan COPYWRITER AND RESEARCHER Nica Glorioso VIDEO EDITOR Lian Dela Cruz EDITORIAL TEAM CHIEF OF EDITORIAL CONTENT Jonty Cruz DIGITAL EDITOR Sai Versailles PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR Kenneth Dimaano PRODUCER & SOUND ENGINEER Anton Molina PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Megan Lim CINEMATOGRAPHER Jomar Allan VIDEO EDITING & COLOR GRADING Equinox Manila CAMERA OPERATORS Excel Panlaque Kim Santos GAFFERS FTW Photo & Video RESEARCHER Melissa Wang BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Ivan Panganiban ACCOUNT MANAGER Chyll Taylo