Footloose in Paradise #24 Wes Bogner 2000 detail
I haven't lost my sense of humor over the years and miles of trails and trials. I haven't lost my marbles either, here they are. The theme of this series continues to endure as a concept-form I return to periodically.
I have the plans for F.L.I.P. creations in copper, wood, stained glass, stone, and more just waiting to be realized.
F.L.I.P. #15 Wes Bogner 1998 mixed media
F.L.I.P. #14 Wes Bogner 1998 mixed
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F.L.I.P. #24 Wes Bogner 2000 mixed media
Glass slippers could be for everyone, not just princesses.
F.L.I.P. #7 Wes Bogner 1990 15"x 22" gauche on paper
I've seen slippers, zoris, and flip-flops used in local advertising campaigns. One can see it's form employed as jewelry, key chain fobs, Christmas ornaments and flyswatters.
Footloose in Paradise #10 Wes Bogner © 1997
1/5 Scale ModelMost of us utilize some type of interface between our bodies or skin and the 'cold hard ground'. As children we're allowed to lay and play in the dirt, but as adults we're held to a different standard. Trips to the beach or the park include various portable chair-ware of the outdoor variety.
F.L.I.P. #10 Wes Bogner 1/5 scale model of
chaise slippah. Wouldn't a set of these brightly colored plastic lawn chairs look great poolside?
This is a funny concept, but not as wild as #8..