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Title
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Sole Memory
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Creator
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Bonas, Jason
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Abstract
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“Sole Memory” encapsulates a process of footwear creation that intertwines history, memory and contemporary culture. Actualized in collaboration with a shoe cobbler, the project deconstructs and reconstructs various shoe forms, to create new shoe designs that range from flip-flops to sneakers, sandals and Greek grandpa slippers, that appear as subversive yet wearable designs. Parts of old shoes have been combined to create contemporary footwear that exposes the insides of the shoes and brings the visible damage to the surface. The history, memory, wear, and trauma carried by shoes becomes central to the work. The resulting footwear appears as beat-up and worn-down, speaking to the contemporary culture regarding the life cycle of shoes within our throw-away society. The work emphasizes sustainability by repurposing old shoes and highlights the often-overlooked craftsmanship of shoe cobblers, celebrating their role in repurposing materials.
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Keywords
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shoes
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memory
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cobbler
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Subject
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Sustainability
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Date Available
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June 10-11, 2024
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Type
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Sculpture
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Course
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AR 4226 Sculpture III
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Instructor
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Kotretsos, Georgia
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Session
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Visual Arts Exhibition
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Location
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Art Center Gallery
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Meet the Artist Time
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Mon June 10: 13.00-15.00
Tues June 11: 15-00-15.30
