wire, shoelace
3D
Jan. 2009
These are a pair of ordinary trainers made with iron wires bent to form the shape of a shoe. What distinguishes these iron wired shoes from the rest is that I tried to express in an artistic way the problems that modern people have as a whole, or psychologically.
With this work of art, which has the structure of a shoe but does not have the particular clothes that usually wrap the shoe, I tried to represent how people these days might look fancy and well-dressed on the outside, but have no hope inside. Some people might express the luxurious fashion shows and expensive clothing designs with the same criticism. However, fashion and arts for me is not just an issue of looking good, but a different expression of my inside passion and dreams.
Moreover, just like those iron wires can be bent easily, I expressed how some people’s feelings might be bent and hurt easily as well. Just like wearing those shoes, some people might be uncomfortable with hearing negative comments from others. On the contrary, with strong colors of red and black wires on the inside, I expressed how people should ignore those negative comments and move on to what they value truly.
