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Religious Sneaker Sculptures

The Shoe Christ by Petr Motycka is Not Sacred

— December 6, 2011 — Art & Design
When an artist decides to use religion for the sake of art, things might end up a bit bizarre, like the sculpture titled Shoe Christ by Petr Motycka. The Czechoslovakian artist created this piece to explore the theme of crucifixion and the concept of 'used' objects. Motycka's fascination with shoes and what they signify was artistically represented in a polemic and interesting installation.

This larger-than-life religious creation measures 6-meters high and weighs over 500 kilograms. In order to be constructed, the piece called for 1444 used shoes, and the result is impressive and mid-blowing.

The mind idea behind Shoe Christ by Petr Motycka was to question the concept of "used," which is why the sculpture is actually called Shoe Christ (Compulsion to Refuse Something that Has Been Used). This piece was exhibited at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art where it is exhibited from January 29, 2011.
Trend Themes
1. Religious Art Installations - Artists are using religion as inspiration for large-scale art installations that explore themes of crucifixion and repurposing.
2. Sneaker Art - Sneakers are becoming a medium for artists to create unique and interesting works of art that explore themes of culture and history.
3. Sustainability in Art - Artists are using recycled materials to create large-scale art installations that challenge the concept of 'used' objects and explore themes of sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry has the opportunity to explore new and innovative ways of incorporating religion and sustainability into large-scale art installations.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can incorporate themes from sneaker art into their designs to create unique and interesting pieces that appeal to a younger, more culturally-aware demographic.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can partner with artists to promote the use of recycled materials and explore new ways of repurposing everyday objects in art installations.
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