Malike Sidibe, Photographer, New York

Description

A pair of black Nike Air Force 1 sneakers are suspended in the air against a gradient red to black background. The shoes are adorned with purple flowers sprouting out of the shoe and red snakes draped over them. The top shoe is angled slightly towards the viewer, showcasing its laces and the AF1 logo on the side. The bottom shoe is angled away, with its laces slightly obscured by the snake. The background features a gradient of colors, transitioning from a lighter red at the top to a darker red and black towards the bottom. The lighting highlights the textures of the shoe and the snake.