Jennifer Merdjan's artwork uncovers the ground that binds human beings together as one. This ground is the passage of time. Her artwork also questions one’s relationship with objects and materiality. By taking discarded objects that are mass produced she reverses the industrial process and makes an imaginative piece of art that is one-of- a-kind. The whimsical objet d'art and playful assemblages come together to create a large body of work that takes on a new aesthetic purpose, history and thought-provoking message.
"Every shoe tells a story of where you have been and where you are going. By repurposing utilitarian objects that most people use, I act as a catalyst to bring out the passage of time hidden within them. This metamorphosis encourages the viewer to endow these overlooked objects with temporality and subjectivity, restoring the viewer’s own awareness of the dynamic changes of life."
Drag Queen Shoe
Running Machine
Baby Walker
Violent Shoe
Note: To view larger images or inquire further about these shoe sculptures, please contact the artist directly. These shoe sculptures are just a small sample of a much larger body of work.