Disco Shoes…

Disco Shoes 1

available as prints with gold leaf 25cm x 25cm (£195) and Unique artworks on paper ( each is a one off) with gold/ silver leaf (50cm x 50cm) £495

Kirsten has created shoe paintings throughout her life. The idea originally came from the story of the 12 dancing princesses who wore their shoes out daily dancing after midnight. Shoes are universal, diverse and often desirable! our shoes are an expression of our personalities and they carry us through life. Details tell ‘the story’ of the shoes.

About the artwork…

Inspired by Sophie Ellis Bextor’s kitchen discos.

During lockdown, discos in our kitchens were a big thing and this was the first in the series. The mirrored image is a theme.. dancing with ourselves in the mirror or with whoever we shared our lives with. The shoes are sparkly and spectacular, impractical and perfect for dancing, cooking beans on toast, a moonlit walk or a trip to the supermarket.

Central to the idea is a deep love of pattern and the layers of our lives evoked by the patterns that we remember at different times. The butterfly is a Peacock Butterfly reference to the flamboyant colours and outfits that can make any day delightful! At the same time the transience of our existence underpins the whole piece, precious times and making the most of every moment in life.

The circle is a disco ball or clock.. 24hr lives we lead and the pattern is a carpet print.. dancing is a good idea in any room, carpet or no carpet! The cross pattern also a hint at Groovejet and the Spiller logo. There are also other hidden details to be discovered.

The essence of the piece is neon lights in the corner of the kitchen and having fun.. the asymmetric elements are a reference to our own styles of dancing and how we really don’t care what we look like when we’re in disco mode. Sending love to anyone having parties in gardens, fields or beaches and celebrating inappropriate footwear.. keep up the good work!

Bespoke disco shoe portraits can be created for individuals, vouchers available.

Every Disco Shoes artwork is unique and hand embellished with gold or silver leaf.