Caroline

• Size (h w d): 30 x 40 x 1.5 in
• Medium: oil on canvas
• Subject Matter: Still Life
• Type: Painting
• Price $1,300
• Creation Date: 2024

Caroline’s Converse All-Stars are more than just sneakers—they are a reflection of her journey toward self-expression and comfort. Inspired by a video about how shoes can speak volumes about a person she sought out the perfect pair that would truly express who she is. Since then she’s never looked back. Her original pair lasted two years worn so much that they eventually fell apart. The next pair is already showing signs of being lived in—ripped drawn on and covered with details that tell the story of her life. These shoes are as much about self-expression as they are about comfort something she gets to wear every day as a reminder of her growth. To Caroline these shoes symbolize a blend of protection travel and the freedom to express herself. They bring her back to her childhood when she’d explore the woods and run around the lake behind her grandparents' house—moments of freedom and adventure that shaped her. These shoes have taken Caroline everywhere and she hardly leaves home without them. For her they represent the struggle of learning to be comfortable with herself a struggle she continues to navigate. But with every step they remind her that if she pushes through her anxieties she can be the person she’s always dreamed of becoming. While her shoes aren’t customized Caroline always opts for the platform version—adding a little extra height to give her that boost of confidence she needs.