my converse is a video documentary created in the Spring of 2023. Grappling with moving across the country from a small village to the second largest city in the United States, my converse was a reflection on the last two years of my life up to that point; the struggles I had, the changes I underwent, and my difficulty understanding all that had transpired.
By trying to quantify change into a physical object, in this case a pair of white Chuck Taylor All-Stars, I aimed to create a visual representation of change. As the story progresses, the shoe grows dirtier, older, and more disheveled, representing the progression of time.
The video was edited to a 4:3 format to create a sense of closeness with the audience. Utilizing archival footage, photographs, and b-roll, I succeeded in my goal of telling my story through my converse.