ARTU 05 Shoe Shrines

Shoe Shrines

Price: This Workshop Filled

Michael DeMeng

Ever noticed how those pointy Italian designer shoes look remarkably like a shrine? Well, maybe you haven't, but I have. It's time to clean out those closets and put some use to those old uncomfortable shoes. Using collage, painting and assemblage, we will be transforming shoes into personal shrines. Bring a few pair of shoes to work with (the pointier the better in my opinion), found objects, photos, magazines, and other do-dads. I will supply some of this mumbo jumbo myself to contribute to a community junk pile that everyone can pool objects from. Get ready to shrine your shoes.

Supply List:

1. Exacto knife/blades
2. Scissors
3. Drawing tools- pens, pencils, pastels etc. (don't go overboard- just bring what you might have around the house and feel like using).
4.Brushes (acrylic) -a few detail or line brushes and some flat brushes in a few different sizes (you really won't need anything larger that 1" but if you have them bring them)- also - these brushes will be used on various surfaces, which means a brush can be eaten away in no time, so leave the really, really expensive brushes at home.
5. Acrylic Matte Medium - or any adhesive for collage
6. Paint (acrylic- small tubes):
    a. White (essential);
    b. Black (essential);
    c. Earth tone (I love Quinacridone Gold also called Acra Gold by Liquitex); a Sienna will work too.
    d. Red (of some kind I like Naphthol Red Light)
    e. Blue (Ultramarine is a good basic color)
    f. Yellow (any kind will do)
    g. Anything else your heart desires -
        metallic colors (like gold, copper, silver) come in handy
7. A few different kinds of glues - Liquid Nails clear and flesh tone (they come in smaller tubes now)
8. A couple pairs of old shoes (pointy ones- but feel free to experiment)
9. Do dads, found objects, collage items and photos.
-Bring various items that you would like to use on your shrine - this could be anything ! - (jewelry, fake flowers, price tags, watch parts, shoelaces, fake eyelashes etc.) As I said, anything . Remember, smaller objects or items that can be broken down would be most appropriate . We'll have a communal pile of do-dads that students are willing to share with others in the class...so, looks like it's time to clean out those dresser drawers.