# Beat-Up Shoe Shoots Graffiti Artist Ozkar Gorgias Documents His Old Kicks By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozkar-gorgias References: [newbalancelive](http://www.newbalancelive.com/2010/11/news/ozkar-gorgias-graffiti-sneakers/) & [beneathasteelsky](http://beneathasteelsky.com/) Ozkar Gorgias is a [graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-1) whose trained eye picks up on more than street art. In this photographic series, Gorgias shoots the [shoes he wears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death) while doing graffiti. Featuring some shoes that are over a decade old, this photographic set succeeds in telling a vivid story full of experience. The accompanying video illustrates Ozkar Gorgias' experiences in an abstract way, taking the entire concept of "showing, but not telling" to a whole different level. Check out the featured gallery to see what Ozkar Gorgias wears on his feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Street Art Self-expression:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive street art installations that incorporate personal stories and experiences. - **Documenting Personal History:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing digital platforms that allow individuals to curate and share their personal histories through photography. - **Artistic Narratives Through Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing fashion products that tell personal stories and capture individual experiences through creative imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Street Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating augmented reality technology into street art to create immersive, interactive experiences for viewers. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harnessing artificial intelligence to develop automatic photo curation and storytelling platforms. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining fashion and technology to produce smart shoes that capture and communicate personal narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Cool Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-jeans-adidas-gazelle.md)