Γιγαντιαία sneakers στις πιο απίθανες γωνιές του πλανήτη

Σουρεαλιστικά πορτρέτα κάθε μοντέλου του γνωστού αθλητικού υποδήματος «Air Jordan» φιλοτεχνεί ο καλλιτέχνης Κάρλος Χιμένες Βαρέλα (Carlos Jimenez Varela).

Στο «Air Jordan Project», ο Βαρέλα διογκώνει την κλίμακα κάθε υποδήματος της NIKE και, μεθοδικά, το τοποθετεί ενσωματώνοντάς το στα αστικά περιβάλλοντα που επιλέγει, συνταιριάζοντας τα χρώματα.

Χρησιμοποιώντας photoshop, ο καλλιτέχνης επιτυγχάνει ρεαλιστικό αποτέλεσμα μέσω χρωματικής διόρθωσης και τεχνικών φωτισμού.

«Είναι απλώς ένας τρόπος να δουλεύω συνεχώς, μαθαίνοντας και πειραματιζόμενος με καινούργια πράγματα» εξηγεί, μιλώντας στο Designboom, ο Βαρέλα.

Έχοντας αποκτήσει εδώ και 20 ολόκληρα χρόνια εξαιρετικές δεξιότητες στο photoshop, συνεχίζει να εξασκείται καθώς το Adobe ενημερώνει κάθε λίγο τις εκδοχές του photoshop.

Τις επεμβάσεις του στις φωτογραφίες μπορεί κανείς να απολαύσει στον λογαριασμό του στο Instagram.

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The Air Jordan 3 was the first model of the series designed by Tinker Hatfield. The release of this model along with a whole series of matching clothing is where the Jordan brand started to take shape. But more importantly, this was the shoe that convinced MJ to stay with Nike and not signing with Adidas. So you could argue that this is the most important model of Air Jordans because it could have easily been the last. Luckily it wasn’t.

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Oct 25, 2019 at 7:32am PDT

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I think this is the first composite of a new series. I will create one for each model of Air Jordans ever released. I reserve the right to choose the color way that suits better so they are not all black and red. The Air Jordan Ones in this composite are black and red (or “breds”) for being the original and iconic color way that was banned in the NBA at the time but as the rebel MJ was, he wore it anyways having to pay a fine for each game. That’s just badass. Let’s see how this series evolves since there are 34 models of J’s released to date.

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The Air Jordan 4 solidified its duality as a sportswear and street wear brand and it was embraced by the hip hop culture nation wide. MJ is reaching superstardom.

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Oct 26, 2019 at 6:58am PDT

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I think this is the first composite of a new series. I will create one for each model of Air Jordans ever released. I reserve the right to choose the color way that suits better so they are not all black and red. The Air Jordan Ones in this composite are black and red (or “breds”) for being the original and iconic color way that was banned in the NBA at the time but as the rebel MJ was, he wore it anyways having to pay a fine for each game. That’s just badass. Let’s see how this series evolves since there are 34 models of J’s released to date.

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Oct 23, 2019 at 7:21am PDT

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The Air Jordan 6 were released back in 1991, the same year MJ and the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA championship.

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The design of the Air Jordan 5 was inspired by World War II american fighter planes. That’s why it is slimmer and features shark teeth on the mid sole. I remember Will Smith used to wear this model on The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. Actually there is a specific color way dedicated to the show which is mainly white with purple and turquoise details. I didn’t use it for this photo composite because I wanted the shoe to kind of blend with the background.

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Let’s face it, if you are wearing the Air Jordan 8 you are not trying to blend in, you want to stand out. MJ did exactly that.

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The Air Jordan 10 were a tribute to the incredible athlete MJ was given that he was no longer playing basketball. The lines in the soles have inscriptions of all his achievements in the sport up until that point.

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With the Air Jordan 17 the brand is back looking like a proper basketball shoe. Still has the shroud but this time it’s been done tastefully in my opinion. The brand was like a castaway that was finally reaching the shore back home where it belongs. I’m happy about that.

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Nov 18, 2019 at 6:03am PST

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Leather and carbon fiber. The Air Jordan 19 looked more like a shoe for olympic fencing than a street wear shoe or a basketball shoe. Still looked cool though.

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The Air Jordan 22 is a little plain. It doesn’t seem to be very popular among the sneakerhead community. I personally don’t mind it but it is certainly not my favorite design.

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Dec 10, 2019 at 5:59am PST

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Tomorrow is a special day because an iconic shoe is being re released. My favorite Air Jordan 11 in its famous black and red color way. Get a pair if you can because they are going to fly off the shelves! #jordan11bred ⚫️⚪️🔴

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Dec 13, 2019 at 6:53am PST

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Winter is coming and so is the Air Jordan 4 WNTR which will be released tomorrow.

A post shared by Carlos Jiménez Varela (@cejimenez) on Dec 20, 2019 at 4:43am PST

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Yes, I’m going to do Yeezys from time to time and some other models and brands so is not all Jordans. Since today is the release of the Yeezy 700 v3 Azael I tought might as well start now. This is going to be a new project called Hot Drops which will feature popular new releases of cool sneakers posted the day they drop or the day before.

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The Air Jordan 25’s design features transparent circular windows on the sides inspired by “MJ’s ability to see through his opponents.” Interesting design concept but I’m not sure if it works. It certainly does nothing for the shoe performance wise. It seems more like a marketing gimmick than anything else.

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