By Shane Miller
During the month of March, BronxArtSpace is featuring a gallery of sneaker art called “Bronx Soles.” Artists Andre Trenier, Jason Shaw, Sean Paul Gallegos and Osjua Azarra Newton use sneakers manufactured over the last decade as their material.
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Sean Paul Gallegos deconstructs the sneakers, transforming them into masks, insects, and intricate sculptures.
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Andre Trenier paints very detailed images of faces and animals on his sneakers.
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Sneakers by Andre Trenier
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Sneakers by Andre Trenier
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Andre Trenier created this detailed self-portrait on top of a stack of sneaker boxes. He says it is one of his favorite pieces to date.
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Painting by Andre Trenier
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Painting by Andre Trenier
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Osjua Azarra Newton is a Bronx native and a Lehman College graduate.
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The photographs on display are all by Newton and range in prices of $60 and $200.
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