Running Shoe Coffin

The running shoe coffin was created by artist Samuel Kane Kwei.   He was trained as a cabinet maker and owns a workshop in Teshie in Africa.  He was introduced to American audiences by art dealer Vivian Burns.  This work represents the third role of the artist:  making functionable objects more pleasing.  These objects, or sculptures, are more appealing because they reflect on the life of the deceased.  Samuel Kane Kwei's sculptures have been collected and exhibited internationally.