Solid Kicks by RIBS GAK

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A groundbreaking fusion of streetwear, cultural pride, and avant-garde art, this Nike SB Dunk has been reimagined by artist RIBS GAK as a hand-sculpted concrete masterpiece. Weighing 8 pounds, this piece transforms the iconic sneaker into a tactile, galler


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A groundbreaking fusion of streetwear, cultural pride, and avant-garde art, this Nike SB Dunk has been reimagined by artist RIBS GAK as a hand-sculpted concrete masterpiece. Weighing 8 pounds, this piece transforms the iconic sneaker into a tactile, gallery-worthy statement, celebrating Puerto Rican heritage through bold symbolism and raw materiality.

Puerto Rican Flag Motif: The shoes sides are emblazoned with the vibrant red, white, and blue of the Puerto Rican flag, rendered in layered concrete textures for a dynamic, relief-like effect.
Coqu Emblem: A detailed Coqu froga beloved cultural symbol of Puerto Ricois sculpted prominently, its form emerging from the concrete as if carved into stone.
Industrial Aesthetic: The rough, unpolished concrete surface contrasts with the Dunks sleek silhouette, embodying the tension between urban grit and artistic refinement.
Solid Kicks Exhibition Piece: Created for the art show “Solid Kicks”, this work challenges perceptions of sneakers as functional objects, repositioning them as sculptural artifacts.

Material: High-density concrete with embedded pigments and sealant for durability.
Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)a deliberate heft emphasizing its art-object status.
Dimensions: True to Nike SB Dunk proportions, but static and non-wearable.

RIBS GAKs design merges skate culture with diasporic identity, using the Dunk as a canvas for storytelling. The Coqu and flag motifs honor resilience and pride, while the concrete medium reflects permanence and strength.

Ideal For:
– Collectors of limited-edition sneaker art.
– Galleries focusing on contemporary urban art.
– Puerto Rican cultural institutions or patrons seeking provocative, identity-driven pieces.

This is a non-functional sculpturea radical departure from traditional sneaker design, meant to provoke thought and celebrate heritage.

Solid Kicks redefines footwear as artifact. Walk the line between culture and concrete.*

The Solid Kicks Project merges streetwear culture, community artistry, and philanthropy. The ultimate goal? To sell these custom sneaker artworks and donate the proceeds to a worthy cause. This is more than a projectits a celebration of creativity with purpose.

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