Size:16.5x14.8x10cm
Material: Water-based resin
In the "Little Cat Mini Highheels" series, a kitten quietly peeks out from a miniature high-heel shoe, adorned in a deep blue. This piece condenses the worldview of the "High Heels" series, which Ellie Iguchi has consistently explored, into a small, palm-sized scale. By combining a sophisticated fashion item with an innocent creature, it leaves a gentle resonance in the hearts of viewers.
High heels symbolize beauty, aspiration, and the ideal image one projects in society. Meanwhile, the kitten gently appearing from within shows a calm expression, as if it has found a safe place, symbolizing the pure heart hidden beneath a glamorous exterior, and the delicate emotions everyone carries. Maintaining one's appearance and cherishing one's true self are not conflicting ideas; this small sculpture gently suggests that they can coexist within one's heart.
Deep blue is a color that evokes intelligence, calmness, sincerity, and the boundless sky and sea. Unlike red, which symbolizes passion, this color exudes a quiet spirituality and a sense of security, lending a tranquil elegance to the entire work and further highlighting the kitten's adorableness. The contrast between the glossy, smooth surface of the high heel and the soft texture of the kitten beautifully harmonizes disparate elements: the artificial and the living, urban sophistication and the warmth of nature.
Although a small work, its form encapsulates Ellie Iguchi's unique humor and poetic sentiment. Within the adorable figure that involuntarily brings a smile, there is a quiet inquiry into "what true richness is" and "how people face society while preserving their individuality." Through familiar everyday motifs, this work is like a small jewel of a sculpture, delicately expressing the kindness and peace deep within the human heart.
