NO1R - Nike Air Jordan: Gravity Is Optional

Nike Air Jordan : La gravité est optionnelle\n\nIntroducing an original contemporary sculpture by NO1R, where street culture, movement and transformation collide in a bold and tactile form.\n\nTitled “Nike Air Jordan: Gravity Is Optional”, this piece reimagines an iconic sneaker silhouette through a sculptural lens, elevating it beyond function into symbolism. Inspired by the idea of flight and elevation, the addition of wings at the heel transforms the object into a metaphor for transcendence, ambition and the human desire to rise above limits.\n\nThe form appears partially submerged, emerging from an organic base that feels raw, almost molten. This contrast between structure and chaos reinforces the tension between control and freedom, grounding and elevation.\n\nDigitally sculpted and brought into the physical world through 3D printing, the piece is then manually reworked using plaster and polyurethane foam. These layers create a rich, textured surface that evokes aged metal or cast bronze, giving the sculpture a timeless, almost archaeological presence.\n\nThe result is a hybrid object where contemporary culture meets sculptural tradition, blending precision with raw imperfection.\n\nArtwork details\n\n– Original sculpture\n– Hand finished by the artist\n– Certificate of authenticity included\n– Materials: PLA, plaster, polyurethane foam, acrylic paint\n– Size: 30 cm (depth) x 18 cm (width) x 16 cm (height)\n– Digitally sculpted, 3D printed and hand finished\n– Unique textured surface with organic detailing\n\nMinor irregularities, textures and surface variations are intentional and part of the artwork’s character.\nColors may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions during photography.\n\nAbout the artist\n\nNO1R is a multidisciplinary visual artist exploring the intersection between street art, pop culture and contemporary storytelling. The work merges traditional painting techniques with modern visual influences, creating bold reinterpretations of iconic imagery.