Impossible Shoes

"Imagination is another name for absolute power." - Sophie Morgan

We've made it to 2013. Some say it's the beginning of a new era. An era where people will begin to work together to achieve the unknown, be kind, and appreciate the true beauty of this world without taking any of it for granted, or throwing people under the bus to get to the top.

Well we're all still human so I'm sure it'll take some time, but that all sounds pretty great to me. At least the world didn't come to an end like some thought, and I'm glad I didn't invest $50,000 in a bomb shelter and canned foods like others.

But will all that said, I've been taking my own steps to try out new things, see what the world has to offer, as well as trying to take the time to appreciate the beauty of the complex and simple things that are just under my fingertips. People don't stop to smell the roses quite enough.

This semester I'm taking a class in documentary making to tap into a different creative outlet, and to contribute to capturing beauty and reality that may otherwise go unnoticed or be forgotten. I believe that it's important to live your life and enjoy those moments where a memory is often better remembered or suited, over capturing that moment in a photograph or video. But I also believe that if something is not documented in the form of a photograph, video, or compilation of words, then those things never happened and will be forgotten in time -- even something as simple as an outfit someone wears, or an event of some sort. These things will eventually be deemed non-existant, and these things are an important part of development.

I was doing some research into more creative types of documenting, and I came across this incredible short film that pushes the boundaries of perception and stereotypes of body representation in a more poetic form. See for yourself:

Impossible Shoes from Anomalous Visuals on Vimeo.