Inspiration: I’ve always been fascinated with sculptures but one thing that’s always made me wonder is, why couldn’t a sculpture be wearable? This led me down the idea of creating a sculpture that was not only visually appealing but also fully functional for the wearer. Heavily inspired by steampunk the idea of a hardened beauty seemed fitting for a wearable sculpture. Not only tying in elements of steampunk but relating the pair of shoes to the idea of masculinity VS femininity.
(18 x 24 canvas) Juxtaposition around suicide + staying positive during trying times. Created using real bullets, rope, razor blades and an assortment of over the counter pain pills.
Inspiration: This creation was heavily influenced by self doubt and self deprecation which can plague so many people in the world. It’s a visual representation of how one can get so entangled in one's thoughts that they can't say anything because they themselves are the ones stopping themselves from doing so. The different chains showcase the different weights of a problem someone may be facing but the silver lining is the three flowers on top of their head. The flowers represent new growth.
Abstract mythical creatures created in 2D form.