Stepping Plateaus
Collaboration:
Atelier Plateau x Adidas x Asphaltgold
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For Adidas and Asphaltgold we have created a very special artwork, inspired by the progressive design of the adidas NMD S1 silhouette.
When we received the invitation from Asphaltgold and Slektion to create a bespoke sculpture for the Adidas NMD S1 sneaker, we knew immediately that we wanted to take part in this project. Both the opportunity to inspire for an active living, and to interpret a sneaker that represents the pinnacle expression of Adidas’ craft into a sculpture, has brought both inspiration and joy.
This bespoke sculpture holds the values that we appreciate and has culminated in a range of plateaus celebrating the fusion between technology and a human perspective—in synergy with the Adidas NMD S1 sneaker.
In this project we explore and challenge the experience and perception of the Adidas NMD S1 through a sculpture—as we interpret the sneaker into a series of sculptural and subtle abstracted plateaus. The viewer is invited to watch volumes of shadows grow as light moves across the surfaces. In this way, our aim is to highlight the connection between the plateaus and the Adidas NMD S1, encouraging the observation of time passing.
Each of the sculpture’s twelve unique plateaus are in themselves an interpretation of the Adidas NMD S1 sneaker; together they form a united piece, but can also be displayed in different compositions and function in small clusters or as separate displays. This feature offers flexibility, allowing the plateaus to be rearranged into different narratives and introduce new visual interest to the Adidas NMD S1 sneaker. The subtle qualities of the sculpture is an integral component of our work.
Made from finely crushed stone and natural color pigments, the plateaus are hand-painted with different techniques that are highly sensory to the viewer—inspired by smooth surfaces to soft textured materials of the Adidas NMD S1 sneaker. Each of the plateaus bears a unique depth, dimension and textural expression.
