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Shoe Sculptures by Cat Potter now on display at Selfridges

January 19, 2013 Art News No Comments

Now on display at the Shoe Galleries at Selfridges , Pernilla is a conceptual shoe collection that is part footwear, part sculpture. The series of eight unusual silhouettes are crafted by traditional shoe making methods.

Designed by the Swiss-born, London-based fashion artist, Cat Potter, the designs are inspired by the wooden sculptures of Australian artist, Ricky Swallow. Via:PSFK

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