Sneakers have long been considered functional pieces of art and rightfully so. A blend of colorways, material and design has made them not only utilitarian, but also visually striking. Albeit world wide, the sneaker culture is still closely knit, if even primarily in their appreciations. This rarified movement is the inspiration behind Jason Dussault’s latest show: KickBack.

An homage to a selection of his favourite sneakers growing up, Jason has taken his unique application of mosaic tile-work and applied it to the medium of a range of classic kicks. The installation will be proudly displayed at Art Basel in Miami in the guise of a pop up shoe store, the pieces themselves highlighted inside of foil stamped plexiglass boxes.

Although the word KickBack evokes feelings of relaxation and calmness, by reimagining an item of comfort and function, Jason Dussault has yet again taken familiar terminology and turned it on its head. KickBack is not only a show for sneakerheads but is indeed a commentary on one of the most influential and inspiring movements in pop culture.