The shoe shine stand measures 56.5 x 64 x 43 inches. An individual tap is 1 x 2.25 inches. This is a mixed media installation constructed with metal shoe taps, an antique three-seat shoe-shine stand, assorted pairs of shoes that are spray-painted white, and delayed playback of ambient sound.
Concepts:
memory; shoe; tap shoe; tap dancing; family history; African American; history; Pluralism Movement; African American; African American; African American; identity; entertainment; shoe shine
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