Just like most artists, Milo Naval is no stranger to neurosis, but he struggles with it through design and came up with a furniture installation in response to the global recession and environmental degradation. This Monday, he launched his first solo exhibit called SURVIVALISM ongoing until March 14. It features works heavily influenced by the idea of recycling—with the same kind of artistry he has showcased in major design-savvy cities like Paris, Milan, and Cologne.

Into the Woods – multiple seats simulating the forest

It’s the Real Thing! – accent chair upholstered in discarded tarpaulin; beside a lamp made of plastic bottles

Autumn Rain – sofa clad with fallen Narra leaves

Autumn Rain – leafy detail

Push and Pull – set of drawers/organizers from scrap wood pallets

Push and Pull – colorful and textured detail

Wear a Crown – sofa and coffee table clad in soda crowns

Wear a Crown – colorfully nailed detail

Shagadelic – Strips of rubber from bicycle tire tubes on a metal chair

Rags to Riches – corner sofa from a pile of scrap cloth

Rags to Riches – not-so-rugged detail

Out of the Box – chairs and table from piled corrugated cardboards

Out of the Box – pulpy detail

Binalot – quick-fix chairs wrapped in banana leaves and newspaper

Binalot – leafy detail

Greener Pastures – movable moss-coated outdoor furniture

Into the Woods – autumnal detail