# Twisted Sneaker Artwork Chris Labrooy's Nike Artwork Transforms Footwear into Symbols By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-artwork References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/chris-labrooy-nike-air-presto-ultra-flyknit) & [chrislabrooy](http://www.chrislabrooy.com/?vdfkjn) A graphic designer who's based out of the UK, Chris Labrooy has a talent for taking conventional objects and shifting them into something more, which is exactly what he does with his latest [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip) artwork series. Each of the images uses the sportswear brand's '[Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition)' for inspiration, with the artist exaggerating the modular construction of them with his transformations. A white and turquoise sneaker is graphically molded into a peace sign for one of the Nike artworks, while a neon orange sneaker is made into [a heart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-2025-sneakers). For an image that depicts a royal blue Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit as a pair of lips, Chris Labrooy uses the white sole as the upper teeth and the mesh fabric to add more depth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shifting Objects:** Transforming conventional objects into something more, creating unique and artistic representations. - **Modular Construction:** Highlighting the modular construction of products through exaggerated transformations. - **Graphic Art:** Using graphic design techniques to visually transform objects, creating striking and unique artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore unconventional mediums and techniques, creating innovative and visually compelling artwork. - **Footwear:** Potential for shoe companies to leverage artistic collaborations and unique designs, offering consumers bold and eye-catching footwear options. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate artistic elements and unique collaborations, creating trendsetting clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markvonrama.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [AI-Backed Sneaker Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airimagination.md) - [Plush Textural Artful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-3.md) - [Sneaker-Celebrating Whimsical Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gone-coastal.md) - [Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition.md)