Veronica Lazo’s (b. 1990) practice is founded on her background as an industrial designer. Her works are commentaries that respond to the contexts of design and its links with excess, luxury, surplus labor, and capitalism. From the intimacy of homeware to the monumentality of the state, Lazo re-appropriates forms and images to highlight the contradictions of present-day situations. Her design practice aims for the relatability and closeness of objects with shared human experiences. Lazo received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, where she teaches as part of its undergraduate faculty. She was recently named one of the finalists at the Ateneo Art Awards – Fernando Zóbel Prizes for Visual Art for her first solo exhibition, “William F***ing Morris,” at MONO8. Her works were featured in the 2023 edition of S.E.A. Focus, curated by Joyce Toh in Singapore.

Denver Garza (b. 1987) uses painting, assemblage, and fabric to create art that reflects his interest in philosophy. Referencing different psychological frameworks, Garza believes that social rituals and interactions shape the identity of our society. His intricate works present visual phenomenologies that explore and analyze modern behavior. He works primarily with textiles and extends his practice to drawing, painting, poetry, and other experimental formats. He facilitates community workshops geared towards self-awareness and mindfulness as part of an approach to contemporary art that links forms of expression with spiritual bearings. Garza was featured in the 2023 edition of CIMB Artober Art Fair in Kuala Lumpur.