Pinay artist wins Uniqlo grand prize

A granddaughter of acclaimed artist Mauro Malang Santos bagged the grand prize in the UTGP2020 Grand Prix global shirt design contest of Uniqlo.

“I want to thank Uniqlo for giving artists an opportunity to share their works on a global scale. I am so happy and honored that they chose me and my design,” said Isabel Santos, whose artwork entitled “A Fortune in Jewels Kept in Your Safe” won first place in the 15th UTGP.

The competition, which had the theme “Draw Your World,” was held in partnership with the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

French artist Amandine Leforestier secured second place with her work, “Feline Flowers” while German artist Melissa Holstein took the third spot with “Contact-Wire.”