The artwork entitled “Shoes” was created by the artist Yayoi Kusama in 1985. It belongs to both the Art Brut and Pop Art movements and falls within the figurative genre.
This piece features a pair of vividly colored high-heeled shoes, predominantly painted in red with white polka dots and accented by small blue bows at the toes. The shoes are intricately detailed and set against a dark, textured background, which is composed of a repetitive, swirling pattern. The contrast between the bright shoes and the dark backdrop highlights the playful yet meticulous nature of Kusama’s style, characteristic of her broader body of work. The meticulous nature of the patterning and the bold use of color reflect the influences of Art Brut and Pop Art in her approach.