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When Art Meets Fashion: Celebrating A Decade Of Creative Dialogue At Art Underground

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<p>Art and fashion have always been intertwined in the celebration of culture and life. <strong>Art Underground</strong> reminded us of this delicate yet empowering dialogue. Last June 7 marked Art Underground’s 10th anniversary. To celebrate this and to take their gallery to the next level, they featured collaborative collections between artists and fashion designers. <strong>SAIS</strong> x <strong>Daryl Maat</strong> and <strong>Arce </strong>x <strong>Joe San Antonio</strong> were thoughtfully matched for their shared visions, complementary styles, and intuitive creative chemistry, allowing each collaboration to unfold with depth and cohesion.</p><p>Arce’s creative work revolves around the expressiveness of dimension, movement, and texture. Whereas Joe San Antonio’s world-renowned designs showcase the fluidity and intricacy that fabrics can bring to each piece. Together, they created <em>Tambour</em>, a collection that unites visual art and fashion through the tambour embroidery frame, a traditional technique used in needlework. Here, the frame is reimagined as both a medium and a metaphor, embodying the tension, structure, and stillness required in the act of creation.</p><p>SAIS and Daryl Maat’s works have always been known to be inspired by Filipino childhood. SAIS’ art of wide-eyed children is a reflection of his personal experiences in his childhood. Daryl Maat takes his inspiration from the wonder that comes from the elementary school experience. In their collection <em>Guhit ni Gunita</em>, they merge to translate memory into form, using drawing and design to revive the spontaneity of youth and explore intimate recollections of early identity shaped in the hallways of childhood and adolescence.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKo4nuiTeH_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1236506.9000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Read more about their collections below.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><em>Tambour</em></strong></div><div><strong></strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749639486183DSC_1399-2.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Arce and Joe San Antonio&#x27;s <em>Tambour</em> collection </span></span></span></div><p>In Tambour, Arce and Joe San Antonio push creative boundaries by blending visual art with fashion through intricate embroidery and experimental construction techniques. Joe embraced beading, appliqué, and sculpted pleated organza to bring depth and texture to her romantic designs.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749639555583DSCF8148.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Arce and Joe San Antonio&#x27;s <em>Tambour</em> collection </span></span></span></div><p>Their collaboration was marked by close communication, allowing both artists to seamlessly integrate their unique visions into a cohesive collection. Arce’s textured artworks and Joe’s innovative garment techniques come together to honor precision, patience, and the art of craftsmanship. The collection is a testament to the delicate balance between structure and fluidity, celebrating the artistry found in both painting and couture.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong><em>Guhit ni Gunita</em></strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749639607903DSCF7831.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">SAIS and Daryl Maat&#x27;s <em>Guhit ni Gunita</em> collection</span></span></span></div><p>In <em>Guhit ng Gunita</em>, SAIS and Daryl Maat reimagine childhood memories through a fresh lens, blending traditional Filipino garments with contemporary storytelling. The collection pairs embroidered barongs and Filipinianas with Inabel fabric, evoking the textures and spirit of elementary school days.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749639660285DSCF7909.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="true">SAIS and Daryl Maat&#x27;s <em>Guhit ni Gunita</em> collection</span></span></span></div><p>Daryl Maat contrasts SAIS’s sepia-toned portraits with vibrant embroidery and bold design, creating a dynamic interplay that honors the artist’s nostalgic vision. Intricate embroidery on the barongs and ternos mimics notebook pages filled with playful scribbles and embroidered faces inspired directly by SAIS’s painted subjects. Together, they create a poetic tribute to youth, capturing both the innocence and restless creativity of early identity.</p>

<p>See how Art Underground’s 10th anniversary showcased stunning collections by Arce x Joe San Antonio and SAIS x Daryl Maat.</p>

See how Art Underground’s 10th anniversary showcased stunning collections by Arce x Joe San Antonio and SAIS x Daryl Maat.

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