Mexico City-based Korean artist Kang S. Lee has decided to pay homage to the Nike Dunk sneakers in an interesting fashion.
He has taken his own pair of Nike Dunks as a mold and hand-sculpted them out of ceramic. The sneakers he has sculpted so far are a different variation of the original with Lee's own added twist. Each sneaker has its own color scheme and additional accessories such as spikes or belts wrapped around the front. So far, there are 10 completed pieces and he plans to expand from 50 to 100 more with different shoe brands such as Converse, Vans Original and the Adidas Superstars.
What's Driving This Trend
- Ceramic Sneakers
- The rise of sneakers made from ceramics presents a unique opportunity for artists and designers to merge fashion and art.
- Customizable Footwear
- Customizable footwear is trending, paving the way for companies to offer personalized footwear options for consumers.
- Sneaker Art
- As the sneaker culture grows, art that combines sneakers and other mediums is becoming more popular.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can collaborate with ceramic artists to create unique ceramic collections and footwear.
- Footwear Manufacturing
- Footwear manufacturers can integrate personalized and customizable options into their production process.
- Art
- Artists can explore the intersection of art and fashion with the rising trend of using sneakers as a canvas.
