Difference. It defines every object, every experience, every brain-mind from one another. We see different faces, learn different names, and eat different foods–even if we eat the same dish every day, the rice is different from the beans. The pasta is different from the sauce. Having food itself is different from lack of food. And what of our appearance? Is it acceptable to differentiate ourselves? And our ideas? Is it acceptable to think different thoughts when the tribe, group, or system forbids it? This painting explores these questions by imposing a sunflower where other species of standardized, harmoniously arranged flowers already grow. The sunflower pushes through, growing and blooming despite the conformity and uniformity surrounding it. It refuses to shrink itself, to wither, to collapse. It boldly proclaims that, yes, it is OK to be different. My hope is that each time you wear these slides you feel empowered to externally express your inner being and bloom as large as the sunflower in a field of others.
• Cushioned faux leather upper strap
• Lightweight polyurethane (PU) outsole
• Contoured, textured footbed
• Stitched around the upper perimeter for extra durability
• Spot clean only
• Printed, cut, and handmade
Disclaimer: The shoes will have a glue-like smell when opening the box. The smell will disappear a few days after the shoes are unpacked.
