Fly Agaric Shoes

Amanita muscaria

, commonly known as the fly agaric is a poisonous fungus, The quintessential toadstool.

This experiment is about mixing & combining nature with manmade… the natural world with the material world. In this case a fly agaric with a pair of ladies shoes. I know it sounds bizarre but that’s the beauty of it.

When you get down to the nitty gritty its all made up of the same stuff….atoms, molecules, fragments, particles, sparkles, colours, magic etc.

In my mind it is possible to create the impossible, it’s only through limiting thinking that we fail to see the opportunities to create a vision or concept that is alien to the generic lifestyle that is prevalent today.

These fly agaric shoes have allowed me to use my imagination to produce a unique concept.

We all too often underestimate our abilities as creators of our own vision.

The beautiful "fly agaric" mushroom (Amanita muscaria) is unmistakable with its bright red cap covered with white scales (remnants of the membranous universal veil that once enveloped the entire stalk and umbrella-like cap). Some authorities believe that this striking mushroom was the mysterious God-narcotic "Divine Soma" of ancient India.

Comments

[Lynn]

Oh my God that's weird! I have just spent all weekend looking for red Mary Janes to go with my new navy polka dot skirt. These would be absolutely perfect! Can you make them real please?!!!

[Emma B]

Hi Lynn, when a shoe making company approaches me, the Fly Agaric Shoes will be first off the conveyer belt with lots of dry ice and loud music. I hope you’re not in a hurry. Emma

[kellie long]

Love these shoes! I really want to buy a pair. Great idea about combining the natural world with high fashion consumerism.