Assembled Sculptures by Artist Willie Cole Cluster High Heels into Expressive Masks:

“Artist Willie Cole juxtaposes readymade footwear and African tradition in his series of sculptural masks. The figurative assemblages stack women’s heels into clusters that are expressive and distinctly unique, an effect Cole derives from the shoes’ material, color, and pattern rather than a preconceived plan or sketch. Depicting exaggerated toothy grins, pointed brows, and outstretched tongues, the sculptures span more than a decade of the artist’s career… Each piece is layered with cultural and societal markers, including those that comment on mass consumerism, fashion trends, and notions of femininity…”

Miles in contemplation 🎺