Gwen Murphy. Shoes with emotion
Shoes are not just a wardrobe item, they are more than that. That's exactly what Gwen Murphy, a talented sculptor and master of children's fantasies, believes. Since childhood, she has seen shoes as more than just protection for her feet. Each pair had its own character and personality.
Growing up, Gwen Murphy has not forgotten her childhood fantasies, but has instead started to turn them into reality. She gives old shoes a new life and a new face, creating stunning sculptures out of them.
Gwen Murphy's work is an adult realisation of childhood fantasies, where each pair of shoes is transformed into a unique character.
Gwen Murphy collects pairs of old shoes and turns them into works of art using clay and acrylic paints. Each pair of shoes inspires her to create a completely unique character. From exotic Indian slippers to rustic wooden clogs, from fashionable stiletto shoes to shabby sneakers, Gwen Murphy can turn any pair of shoes into a sculpture.
She named her collection of sculptures "Shoe Fetish", thus expressing her special attitude towards shoes. Gwen Murphy believes that shoes are more than just a fashion accessory. It has the power to protect us and carry us from one place to another.
Gwen Murphy is a trained sculptor who graduated with honours from Boston University's College of Fine Arts. Her work has been exhibited in major US cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Boston. The sculptor's work attracts people who share her unique perspective on shoes and art.
Thus, Gwen Murphy continues to bring her childhood fantasies to life by turning old shoes into works of art. Her sculptures not only surprise us with their originality and talent, but also remind us that every pair of shoes has its own character and story that can be turned into art.
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