TOMS as a fashion brand continuously changes the lives of many people including talented young artists who dedicated their time and talent in designing a pair or two of TOMS shoes.
The Art of Giving Gallery is put up in the newest TOMS Store in SM Aura where designers’ customized shoes would be displayed and auctioned to the highest bidder – the proceeds of which will go to each artist’s chosen charity.
Here are the 7 talented young artists who shared the same passion in giving back:
Bambina Jacinto
Full Bloom
Medium: Acrylic
Inspiration/ Description: Spring reminds me of flowers and so I was inspired by tropical flowers here in the Philippines.
Charity: Cribs Foundation
Blue China
Medium: Acrylic
Inspiration/ Description: I was inspired by blue and white fine china. I associate it being served with my favorite local summer fruits or fresh flowers.
Charity: Cribs Foundation
Carlo Ongchangco
Happy Life
Medium: Acrylic and Sharpee pen
Inspiration/ Description: TOMS intends to bring a smile to every child, so my inspiration is about their smiles as they receive a pair of shoes for their happy feet.
Charity: Real Life Foundation
Being Silly
Medium: Acrylic and Sharpee pen
Inspiration/ Description: A normal day of a child
Charity: Real Life Foundation
David Bonifacio
Escape
Medium: Gel Pen and Sharpee
Inspiration/ Description: Thought about the idea of escapes while on a plane for a work trip. Would be nice to go somewhere quiet and not crowded, somewhere relaxed, somewhere outdoors, somewhere far away, somewhere I can take my Toms.
Charity: Real Life Foundation
Gil Ibe
“Creative Burst”
Medium: Acrylic paint & permanent markers
When all I want to do is work vigorously… all day and non-stop, “create till I drop”
Charity: PAWS
“Creative Block”
Medium: Acrylic paint & permanent markers
When all the ideas that come to mind are not that significant
Charity: PAWS
Lilianna Manahan
Merchicken
Medium: embroidered organza
Description: An offshoot of the table top creatures that I have been making. All the details and patterns were taken from parts of the creatures and translated in embroidery.
Charity: Fair Play for All
Streak
Medium: Hammered brass
Description: An offshoot of the table top creatures that I have been making. All the details and patterns were taken from parts of the creatures and translated in hammered brass.
Charity: Fair Play for All
Nicole Whisenhunt
Bellina
Medium: Embroidered Rhinestones
Description: Inspired by my current fixation of beautiful muted colors of spring, dainty leaves & old world embroidery, this pattern is a spin off of one of my current bridal bags being launched this year.
Charity: PAWS
Disco Toes
Medium: Embroidered Bugle & Sequin Beads
Description: Sparkling fun in black and white beads. Toms goes disco!
Charity: PAWS
Nix Alanon
Marble-ous
Medium: Paint and Pen
Description: This was inspired by marble, a natural material commonly employed for interior finishes. Stone is one of Nix’s favorite natural finishes to use.
Charity: Tulay ng Kabataan
Wooden Shoe
Medium: Paint and Pen
Description: This was inspired by wood, a natural material commonly employed for interior finishes. This is also the base of mostly anything that needs to be assembled from furniture to construction.
Charity: Tulay ng Kabataan
Here I am wishing I have the same talent as theirs, holding my own exhibit and helping out my charity. Do you also want to help? Simply bid or buy a pair of TOMS – as for every pair purchased, TOMS will donate a pair via One for One Movement.
Visit the Art of Giving Gallery until end of May and bid for your favorite designs 🙂
Visit https://www.facebook.com/TOMSphilippines for more details.
Read about the TOMS Spring Summer Collection.
Read about the TOMS Spring Summer Collection.
You can also join the campaign by posting a photo of your feet on social media with hashtag #withoutshoes and TOMS will donate a pair for every photo posted. Join and tag your friends!
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