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Philippine Contemporary art is uniquely Filipino in such a way that it incorporates culture and spreading awareness in some way through it. Philippine contemporary art is unique because it's not just a piece of art made mindlessly, but something that has purpose. An example of that would be spreading awareness and using contemporary arts as a medium to make certain issues or problems known.

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I believe what makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the fact that even though our arts are influenced by our previous colonizers from the west, our artists do their best to create our own Filipino identity. We integrate their culture and we make something uniquely ours. And it is not as if we're trying to be different, it's because we want to create something that we can call our own Filipino arts. The fact that we strive to create our own identity makes our contemporary arts brave and uniquely Filipino

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The Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino because of their ability to express and/or reflect the Filipino culture and identity. These pieces then have the power to inspire and educate other people about our country. Furthermore, Filipino artists are often creative and inventive in their use of many materials and techniques to express themselves through their creations.

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In a more obvious sense, the Philippine contemporary arts is uniquely Filipino as most artworks highlight the 'iconic' symbols that are easily associated with the Philippines. In the performance of El Gamma Penumbra, it shows a Bahay Kubo and a Carabao which are some representations of the Philippine provincial life. With this, we can say that the Philippine contemporary arts is an extension of the reality in the Philippines -- it is uniquely Filipino because it is able to present the common life into something that seems more than ordinary. More often than not, the provincial life is seen as something very 'crude' and less technologically advanced, but it is with the Philippine contemporary arts that makes us look past that preconceived notion as it showcases the different traditions and walks of life in the Philippines as equally substantial and beautiful. Beyond this, the Philippine contemporary arts is set apart from the works of other nations because of their choices in terms of which messages and advocacies they must express. The advocacies that these artists present may be something universal and applicable to other nations, but then again, what the Philippines experiences is different from those of other nationalities. And there is nothing more uniquely Filipino about the country's contemporary arts than the Filipino citizens themselves taking the initiative to talk about the situations in the country, because it is only with their deeply rooted Filipino values-- the heart and soul of a Filipino that one can explicitly show what the Philippines is. (An example of this is 'Forearmed' -- the preparation for an undesirable event may be a universal theme, but the meaning of this art varies in the Philippines because it is our country who experienced the administration of Marcos, to whom this artwork is attributed to.)

In totality, the Philippine contemporary arts can distinguish itself in the presence of other cultures because of its ability to depict the cultures of the country -- from the urban to rural communities; along with the artists' ability to move and encourage their audience to engage with the message of their artworks whose advocacies are deeply rooted in the Filipino values.

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What makes Philippine Contemporary arts unique is the way they express the history through different forms such as performance or using different materials such as woods, metals and technology-based materials. This type of art thus, allows people to freely understand and be fascinated with what is presented.

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It is true that we all see art in a different way, it varies on how we interpret it. However, in Philippine Contemporary arts, what makes it unique and stand out most is its specific patterns and how it is made. The ides come from different stories and hardships; portrayed through the use of raw recycled materials. The portrayal of stories through the use of patterns, embeds a value or rather a lesson that strikes its audience. It is like the trademark that makes it remembered or known as a, "Filipino Art." Overall, this shows how we genuine we are in terms of Art. Besides, like what my classmates have mentioned, without it and the way it is defined as a Filipino art, we are nothing to decipher.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the culture, tradition, and expression embedded within it. The authentic artwork created by each artist shows how we as Filipinos bring to light our values, attributes, and uniqueness through the medium of art. It also becomes a mirror that reflects our very own history and identity, as well as brings awareness to the societal issues happening within our country. No matter what form of art is created, it goes to show just how passionate and talented Filipinos are as they use their own talents not only to please themselves but to bring joy and enlightenment to others as well.

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One thing that makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the ability of our craftsmen to produce objects that already possess artistic qualities become more meaningful all the while making our Filipino identity still reflected in each piece. It proves how art always comes out as an inspiration for something; some pieces introduced to us are perceived to be an artistic response to various social issues while some reflect on the personal experience of the artist.

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The meaning and intention that is behind the masterpiece is what makes it Filipino. I can liken it to the story of The Little Prince and The Rose, that out of all the roses in the world, what makes that particular one special? Because it is the Prince’s rose. The sentimental value, the time, the symbolism, and meaning that is ingrained within them, makes it distinct. So just like the Philippine arts, the historical and cultural significance that is apparent in them, to immortalize concepts and traditions of the Philippines, is what makes it poignant and inimitable.

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I believe what makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the fact that Filipinos put their heart and soul to their piece as they are deeply inspired with their culture, current societal issues within the country that needs to be addressed, or whatever message they want to portray. With this, they always successfully communicate their message to the audience. El Gamma's performance is an exemplary example for this because they weren't just simply performing that time. Instead, they put all their emotions to their execution which really moved the audience. What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the burning passion of Filipinos that is felt and seen in their works.

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Philippine Contemporary Arts allow Filipino artists to express their thoughts and perspectives through their own preferred medium in which it enables them to encapsulate the entirety of what they want to send as a message. This purpose gives way for the Filipino identity to bloom and solidify itself as a mark of not only history but as a sign of development that artists and the general public itself have gone through. Moreover, Philippine Contemporary Arts ensure the timelessness of all the stories the artists are willing to share which up until now, is considered as an advantage for a culture to become valuable and well-preserved.

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Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino since it represents the variety of artistic influences on the country's culture, notably indigenous arts that our people have made and are still making throughout the years. It also shows the Filipino characteristics and beliefs that mirrors how we make our own arts unique. Most especially how these elements have refined and influence our country's contemporary arts.

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The Philippine contemporary arts are unique to each and every individual rooted from one's culture as a way of expression or communication to numerous individuals which greatly impacts various citizens for its beauty. Moreover this showcase the skills and talents of various individuals in order to express their thoughts.

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Since Philippine contemporary arts is deeply rooted in Philippine culture and traditions as well, this factor has significantly differentiated it from other contemporary arts around the world. As our culture is diverse, rich, and unique, the same characteristics are also reflected upon the Philippine contemporary arts, which also takes inspiration from Filipino values, attitudes, experiences, and history.

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Philippine contemporary arts is unique to the country due to the fact that the Filipino heart and soul is poured onto the pieces. In a way, it is not simply a work that is pleasing to the eyes but rather a reflection of our identity, culture, and values. Furthermore, it mirrors how Filipinos are able to use their craft in different mediums through resourcefulness and creativity. With this, those who see Filipino art are moved by these pieces. This is because it is an honest look into who Filipinos truly are.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is first and foremost, the embedded (Filipino) culture in their masterpieces. Such arts are created to show Filipino identity and even the experiences Filipinos and their society went through during a certain period. Philippine contemporary arts also undergo intricate process on how to communicate their messages not only to fellow citizens, but perhaps also to other countries. Lastly, Philippine contemporary arts are made not for the sake of "having art." Instead, they exist to show Filipino identity and resourcefulness.

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What makes Philippine contemporary uniquely Filipino is that it imparts a lesson and value to its audience. The arts show our culture and talent, Filipino identity, and distinctive differences from other people. Not only that, the contemporary arts help impact others to do the same and inspire others through the materials they have at home because it always starts from within our comfort. After that, we go out of it and encourage others to do the same.

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The Philippine Contemporary Arts are uniquely Filipino because these art forms reflect something that only Filipinos understand. The different art forms reflect the culture, history and identity of Filipinos that reflect our past experiences. One example of this is Alfonso Ossorio's Forearmed which we discussed that reflect the history and the past of our country that only Filipinos went through.

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The contemporary arts get inspiration from the arts before especially those made by the indigenous people. The materials used are from already made art works and they spice it up by combining and collaging them together to spice them up and make it more purposeful and spread the filipino pride through the arts in today's time, and in museums or other places. Furthermore, the arts are significant because the contents of their pieces have a lot of the Philippine cultures and filipinos are seen and reflected in the pieces, they showcase the experiences of filipinos and it makes it uniquely filipino because it is ours and from our own ideas.

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What makes Philippine Contemporary Arts uniquely Filipino can be traced with its use of distinctly Filipino culture and practices such as our notions of bayanihan and faith. Though it may appear differently, these particular details exhibit the specific Filipino color within these pieces of work. Moreover, it could also be seen in what materials are utilized and the process in molding these certain mediums to create art. These reveal another dimension of how Filipinos exhibit their creativity through having an eye for a variety of mediums and subjects.

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Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino due to the fact that these art pieces mirror or reflect the Filipino identity. These art pieces reflect the culture, traditions as well as the beliefs and ideals of the Filipino people. Moreover, it also reflects the experiences and issues faced by the Filipino artists during the time in which they created the piece.

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Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino and it's mainly because Filipinos often express themselves through the arts. They adapt to their surroundings, making arts that are connected to current issues in our country. Plus, it's also uniquely Filipino because these contemporary arts reflect our country's culture and the beauty of it.

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With the different types of contemporary art shown in the discussion, what I was able to get from it was the fact that Philippine contemporary art really lives out the concept of being contemporary. The medium of their art were new and the themes of their art are also progressive and enriched with Filipino day to day experiences. Philippine contemporary art was not just limited to usual paintings or sculptures instead, the Filipino creativity is evident in how they explore in the diversity of art forms.

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Philippine contemporary arts is distinctly unique because of its capability of creating and producing art that greatly mirrors the current state of Filipino society and its people. Art is not created out of pure leisure and for the sake of creating art alone, but it is created for a much bigger purpose, which is to carry out socio-political and economic movements in the hopes of imparting onto others great social awareness, all while preserving the ever-rich Filipino culture and history.

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The ability to showcase the Filipino culture and identity through the various available mediums of expression and combining this with the characteristics that Filipino continue to entail or nourish is what makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino. With this, by also creating visions that are inspired or aligned with the history or issues circulating within the country is one remarkable aspect that could be noticed of how Filipinos manage to make their own art distinct.

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For me, Philippine contemporary art can be considered uniquely Filipino if the purpose and intention of the specific artists is to showcase their talents in a way that captures the minds and hearts of Filipinos. These contemporary arts also give people an opportunity to influence and promote their own cultures in different ways. An example is how EL GAMA PENUMBRA performed in Asia’s Got Talent and how this touched the hearts of the audience and fellow Filipinos.

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Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino because of the diversity of each piece. There is nothing the same in each piece as there are significant meanings, backstories, aesthetics and etc. that exhibits the culture and tradition of the Philippines in totality. Filipino artists are usually versatile and resourceful as they use different mediums and techniques on how they want to express themselves in their art pieces.

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What makes Philippine contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is the incorporation of Philippine culture and social issues in these national creations. Philippine arts, contemporary included, is a significant manifestation of the country's culture, displaying through sensory images and experiences the essence of what it means being a Filipino. The purpose of this craft goes beyond showcasing talent in creating aesthetically pleasing works, but it serves the purpose of keeping every aspect of our culture alive, adapting with modern tastes to cater to wider audiences, therefore encouraging a wider audience to appreciate our culture and to help in keeping it alive.

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The way we depict the scenes of our everyday lives in different contexts to communicate a particular purpose which could evoke the senses and emotions of other people, or possibly the masses, in order to somehow contribute to the greater good makes contemporary art uniquely Filipino. Furthermore, although there's already an influx of modern or foreign ideas, techniques, and designs, we still thrive to incorporate our traditions and culture that celebrate our unifying identity as Filipinos.

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The contemporary works and performances of Filipino artists reflect not only our culture, but as well as the issues that need to be given attention with the objective to provoke action from the audience. Many of their works make use of various resources, may it be recycled or natural (some that are endemic to our country) may it be recycled or natural, which definitely makes it uniquely Filipino. These works showcase their passions and their way of expressing themselves, as well mirroring realities.

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What makes Philippine contemporary art uniquely Filipino is how we use arts to express our country’s beauty, culture and social issues. We express our arts through various forms like painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, photography, video art and many more ways to express using contemporary arts.  Furthermore, we also have our own indigenous arts such as weaving, carving, pottery and many more that center the culture of our country because of its distinct materials and procedure.

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The Philippine contemporary arts play a big role in making it uniquely Filipino because it serves as an effective way to genuinely express ourselves better, inspiring each and every one of us to show our culture, beliefs, and traditions through various art forms in the country such as visual arts, decorative arts, contemporary art forms, performance arts, and many more. In this way, I realized that it doesn’t only help us broaden our knowledge in the rich and diverse Filipino heritage, but also awakens our attitude and spirit to appreciate every contemporary artwork which would greatly drive us to promote our communal pride and nationalism as Filipinos.

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Philippine contemporary arts are uniquely Filipino in ways that our roots, traits, values, and most importantly, our culture transcends through crafts, artworks, or performances. Filipinos have ways that can make their craft sentimental, personal, or something of value because of the level of hard work and passion we give to our arts, no matter what artwork or object made.

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What makes Philippine Contemporary Arts uniquely Filipino is how we use arts as a modem for national expression; Contemporary Arts is a voice and how Filipinos communicate with each other. Philippine Contemporary Arts aims to bridge one Filipino to another by evoking genuine feelings and passion.

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Philippine contemporary arts are made uniquely Filipino from the drive in which these creatives work and perform. As nationalism, and appreciation for what is proudly Filipino and proudly ours, we get to draw the uniqueness and distinctiveness of these outputs. There is a certain richness in the aesthetic and history behind our works, with the utilization of a piece's vibrancy, message, impact, and intention. This is what makes the Filipino arts stand out, contributing to our identity and what we stand for. It is seen that every drop of our innovativeness, creativity, resourcefulness, and soul is put into what we create out of mere ideas and concepts.

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Philippine contemporary arts are made unique by how the artists are inspired to produce a certain art. Some arts are made because of the artists passion or great respect for national heroes and even historical events. These artworks are uniquely made out of the artists experience and creativity which reflected on their work. There is always a deeper meaning behind every artwork either abstract or not, there are stories that are to be unraveled by the artist and can also be interpreted by other people in their own way.

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The culture and the shared experience of the Filipino people makes Philippine Contemporary Arts uniquely ours as their works reflect and tell these stories. This is evident in Ossorio's Forearmed as it reflected the Marcos regime that was only totally experienced by the Filipinos. Philippine Contemporary Artists incorporate available mediums in the Philippines, further showcasing their environment and culture, making it wholeheartedly Filipino.

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Philippine contemporary arts is as unique as every other culture's art because of the way it's exclusively Filipino in nature. The difference I observed between Philippine contemporary art and old, is the way art now integrated with current social issues and history. Since we are an Asian country, of an Asian culture, our Indigenous identity is still given importance as it serves as an inspiration for modern works. The Filipino identity is also never separated from contemporary art pieces because as a country that is not as rich or widespread as those of the west, there is always a factor of showcasing our own Philippine culture.

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What makes PH contemporary arts uniquely Filipino is how resourceful the artists can be and the message, culture, history, and experience that is embedded as the intention or purpose of one's art. With the local materials they have available, they can still make it something unique and that are still up to the current condition and standards of society. With the ideas, culture, and experiences they share through art are what created our national identity and what makes us relate to them.

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Philippine contemporary arts mirrors the identity of Filipinos as people who are creative and adventurous to adapt to the signs of the times. This makes the country very unique among others because it represents our authenticity and meaningful intention to educate others about a certain issue happening in the country.

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Even if most of us have the same materials or mediums used, the contemporary arts of Filipinos are unique because we all come from the same culture, with the same intention, with the same calling. From there, it is up to us individuals to present these arts with a specific vision that will help connect us to our audience, may they be Filipinos or not.

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Philippine contemporary arts is uniquely Filipino because of the many themes it covers. It covers issues, the everyday life of Filipinos, and it fully captures the Filipino soul. As artists are mostly influenced or inspired by their own culture, identity, and environment, Philippine art works would also reflect it.

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Philippine contemporary arts makes this uniquely Filipino in such ways that it represents the culture and tradition through the theme and messages of their arts. This would mean in a way where there are set-ups in which showcases the Filipino life such as a painting of a jeepney from other artists, one of the most unique mode of transportation in the Philippines. Another would be how resourceful the Filipino artists can be where they can create art out of anything that they have and an example can be the artist who can create images out of a leaf.

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Something that makes Filipino contemporary arts so "Filipino" is how warm each art piece feels as it is more often than not hand-made or personally performed where a viewer would know the effort and dedication put into each piece. It feels very home-made in a sense and therefore, feels the love put into it radiating from itself.

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Philippine contemporary arts are very unique because of its ability to adapt with the current norm of society while still observing the authenticity. Another is that, Filipino arts are widely curated for the masses to appreciate and reflect on. There's a significant level of how much people can relate to the output which makes the art more meaningful.

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The Philippine Contemporary Arts emphasizes the use of resourceful materials seen in the household. As Filipinos are known for their simplicity and resourcefulness, Filipinos are able to use these resources to create a bigger picture about a particular theme. I think the Filipinos are unique because their creative mind can be beyond this world. They are able to use this resources to portray what they want to say.