Ronnie Fieg’s “Homage” Sneaker Exhibition curated by the Joshua Liner Gallery in Miami Beach is a visual spectacle that commemorates Fieg’s 25th anniversary GEL-LYTE III collaboration with ASICS footwear. The exhibition features 14 original works of art from artists curated by the Joshua Liner Gallery. Each creation is inspired by one of Fieg’s previous GEL-LYTE III designs. Featured artists include Wayne White, Evan Hecox, Greg Lamarche, Riusuke Fukahori, Paul Wackers, Jim Houser, Gregory Johnston, and more.
Fieg also hosted an in-gallery signing for his first authored book, appropriately titled “Homage by Ronnie Fieg.” 50 copies of the book were sold exclusively at the gallery along with the two-hour book signing on December 4, 2015.
Nice Kicks 1.0, by Ronnie Fieg (10-01-2009). Per suede, nubuck, patent leather. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Navy Aqua by Ronnie Fieg (06-15-2010). Sport mesh, nubuck. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Salmon Toe by Ronnie Fieg (09-30-2011). Perf pigskin suede, nubuck. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Total Eclipse by Ronnie Rieg (11-10-2012). Perf leather, nubuck. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
New York City by Ronnie Fieg (05-02-2013). Perf pigskin suede, nubuck, 3M. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Miami by Ronnie Fieg (05-02-2013). Sport mesh, nubuck. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Flamingo by Ronnie Fieg (08-02-2013). Sport mesh vamp, nubuck. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Homage by Ronnie Fieg (12-23-2015). Perf pigskin, nubuck, leather, 3M, gold leather, selvedge denim, sport mesh. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Close-up of Homage by Ronnie Fieg (12-23-2015). Perf pigskin, nubuck, leather, 3M, gold leather, selvedge denim, sport mesh. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
“Eclipse,” by Michael Kagan. Oil on linen. / Photo: © Diane Abapo for SUSPEND Magazine.
Text and Photography by Diane Abapo
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