Title: "The 1%" Dimensions: 15"x 9" Media: Colored Pencils.
Artist Statement: This is a continuation of my sustained effort because it is another pair of shoes that have been created to display a message or someone's life. The message in this piece is supposed to be about how the “1%” mistreats (steps on) the lower and middle classes for their own financial growth. I played with perspective in this piece, making it look like the P.O.V. is from the shoe being stepped on. I drew really nice shoes to depict the wealthy class and normal, dirty shoes to represent the middle and lower classes. I made the converse at the bottom big to emphasize them, which is the same reason why I center the other shoes in the drawing. I also went with a dark color scheme, to display the solemn mood of the piece. I used layering and blending to create the right textures and colors. I think every aspect I added to the piece (the darker colors, the composition, etc) enhanced my message because it displayed the message more clearly and meaningfully.