This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
Creative Funk
Posted 19.05.21
Recently, I was asked how I solve that frustrating feeling called a creative block. Whether due to personal reasons, a mental fog or feeling overwhelmed, it seems to be a recurring problem that creative people of all disciplines wrestle with.
A group of us sat around, sharing strategies on getting unstuck. Organizing our work (place), taking a break in nature and losing that judgmental voice are all valid ideas. But in practical terms, we all agreed that talking with a valued 3rd party is the most effective and gratifying way to move forward. A simple conversation with a colleague or mentor can be priceless, and not only get us out of our creative funk but add new insight to our work.
However, artists and creative freelancers work notoriously isolated, often left to motivate and problem solve by themselves. In short, there isn’t always someone around to bounce ideas of off. A practice that has helped me, is working on multiple assignments at the same time. Mixing complex, longterm projects, which take up a lot of time and thought, and combining those with one or two more intuitive and spontaneous ideas. When stuck, I put one project aside and work on another. In my experience, a different solution or approach finds me quick enough.
