A window at Saks Fifth Avenue featuring artwork by Peter DeLira, a shirt by Ade Lewis, and a jacket and weave produced in collaboration with SAORI Arts.
The category is… fashion-forward philanthropy!
Creativity Explored is teaming up with Saks Fifth Avenue San Francisco, in Union Square to showcase original artwork and one-of-a-kind fashions in the Powell Street window displays.
The Powell Street Mode Brut window displays will open on September 10 and remain on view through September 29, 2021, with a public reception and shopping event on September 24 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Saks Fifth Avenue.
The collaboration also includes multiple placements of original artwork throughout the store for the public to explore. Creativity Explored artists and staff will be present to greet the public and showcase the artwork and window displays.
The window installations celebrate the milestone Mode Brut fashion exhibition, presented by Creativity Explored in collaboration with the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco – on view from September 4 through January 23, 2022. Mode Brut features original garments and fashion lines created by disabled CE artists in partnership with local designers. Through the hand-constructed garments and original artwork, Mode Brut celebrates the power of fashion through the lens of Outsider Art and accessibility.
CE artwork and fashions featured in the windows and throughout the store will be available for purchase through the CE gallery. Sign up on this page to download the pricelist or contact the CE gallery team at gallery@creativityexplored.org to learn more and place an inquiry.
The window displays will showcase original artwork and fashions by Maria Berrios, Calmer Clark, Christina Marie Fong, Joseph ‘JD’ Green, Claus Groeger, Makeya Kaiser, Vincent Jackson, Ethel Revita, Cheryle Rutledge, Anne Slater, Ana Maria Vidalon, Kathy Wen, Gerald Wiggins. Garments from Mode Brut designers Ayana “Yanni” Brumfield, Bonanza, and Tokyo Gamine will also be included.
Installations throughout the store will feature artwork by Peter DeLira, Ade Lewis, Steven Liu, Nubia Ortega, Taneya Lovelace, Thomas Pringle, Ethel Revita, Yukari Sakura, and Alfred Vargas.
Public Gallery Reception & Shopping Event
Saks Fifth Avenue and Creativity Explored will host a public gallery opening event on September 24, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the storefront in Union Square at the corner of Powell and Post Streets.
The public is invited to join the community to celebrate the Mode Brut windows, learn more about the art and garments, mingle with artists, and enjoy light refreshments. On September 24, Saks Fifth Avenue San Francisco will donate 10% of proceeds from sales up to $5000 when “Creativity Explored” or the “Mode Brut” window displays are mentioned at checkout.
All COVID protocols will be followed as per store policies and San Francisco Department of Public Health requirements.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Creativity Explored using the power of art to strengthen community ties, both culturally and commercially. Our store team is excited to participate and host this in-store shopping event that gives back to the art community.” shares Anna Chung, General Manager, Saks Fifth Avenue, San Francisco.