Paolo Arao: Devotion
Through devotion we find discipline, dedication, and purpose; the natural result of years of investment.
Following a long tradition of Filipino cultural beliefs, color and pattern are of utmost importance in Devotion. The “all-seeing, protective eye” or repeating diamond motif present throughout Arao’s work has ties to indigenous textile production. Traditionally, the more intricate and colorful the textile, the more protective the garment. Directly referencing, and not merely replicating this custom, Arao utilizes three layers of patterning: woven, quilted, and hand-stitched. Evidenced in the integrated manner in which the works are created and underscored by meticulous hand-embroidered embellishments, there is a palpable tenacity in the amount of focus and attention paid to every aspect of construction.
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Paolo Arao, Intervals (Stream), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Nocturne (Royal), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Étude (Flame), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Nocturne (Olive), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Nocturne (Glaciers), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Intervals (Nightfall), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Étude (Mandarin), 2024
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Paolo Arao, Étude (Galaxy), 2024