Cinderella’s Revenge
Objects of daily use are the
subject of even the most favored and highly desirable artwork. Shoes are
familiar, recognizable and necessary objects around the world. Even though a shoe is a necessary and
functional object, it can be decorated, colored, shaped and crafted in hundreds
of different ways.
Visit this site and look at
the history of shoes to get a really good idea of variety and design constants
through the ages.
SHOES
become…..
- wings (butterfly, bird,
angel….etc)
- elevated platforms
- an animal
- architectural, buildings,
castles, skyscrapers, etc
- People (Mr. and Mrs., guy and
gal, ying and yang, opposites, etc.)
- conceptual (anti-something,
making a statement, etc)
- Time-specific (roaring 20’s, pop
art 60’s, seventies etc.)
- re-incarnation of famous artwork
or time period
- Portrait of yourself
Your
assignment: Transform one shoe into an original piece of art.
Begin with a real shoe. Use it as a blank canvas. Attach, cut away, (Manipulate) embellish with
additional objects, paint, collage, photographs, etc. to create a specific
original idea.
Steps……
1. Research: Take
notes and sketch ideas as you go.
2. Develop a theme/idea/source of inspiration.
For
example, you may explore a period in art history, a particular culture, or
create some type of social statement, or express a particular belief. You may
also interpret a pun or saying like, “Walk a mile in my shoes”; “If the shoe fits….”,
or any other quotable quote. You can just paint the shoe or boot with designs
that work toward your theme, but try to experiment and push your ideas into an
interesting 3-dimensional piece with a theme, interesting message, or
interpretation. It can become a sculpture within itself. The shoe does not have
to be an adult shoe, but try to use a style that works with your overall theme.
You may use two if the theme requires it.
3. You will have to prime the shoe like a canvas. Use gesso,
or any household white primer. You will need to use acrylic paint for this
project. You can use the craft paint, as long as it is acrylic. If you wish a
gloss finish, you can use gloss medium to coat it. There are also sprays that
can give a glossy finish as well.
Search the web, and look at
the book, Cinderella’s Revenge. Look
at the Bata Shoe Museum, and other listed websites. Then create some sketches of your ideas. The art department has many, many
materials. Make a list of materials
needed in addition to your sketches.
