PC Liquid Cooled Nike Air Max Deluxe

2018

PC Liquid Cooled Nike Air Max Deluxe

Materials

  • Nike Air Max Deluxe
  • PC liquid cooling components (pipes, coolant, fittings)

Medium

Photography

Dimensions

Life-size (approx. 12" x 15" x 7")

Tags

fashiontechnologysneakersconsumer cultureNikeliquid coolingmixed media

PC Liquid Cooled Nike Air Max Deluxe is a provocative artwork that merges high-performance technology with iconic consumer fashion. The piece features a pair of Nike Air Max Deluxe sneakers outfitted with liquid cooling components typically used in custom PC builds. By incorporating cooling systems designed for computers into a fashion item, the artwork explores the relationship between consumer culture, technology, and the body. It juxtaposes the functionality of computer hardware with the aesthetic appeal of luxury footwear, creating a hybrid object that questions the limits of innovation and design.

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PC Liquid Cooled Nike Air Max Deluxe

PC Liquid Cooled Nike Air Max Deluxe

Support for this exhibition is provided by the Bakehouse Art Complex and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.