Stepping Out

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Over the Summer, an interesting exhibit titled, “Stepping Out: Footwear From Around The World” was presented in the UCDavis Design Museum in Walker Hall.

A quick glance into the room simply shows a random bunch of shoes neatly tossed into a darkly lit room. Upon entering, one can soon see more details of the shoes; some recognizable as they are more modern and some that are more unique dating back to the 19th century and most from different countries. The way the shoes were presented sets the tone of the room. The arrangement of the ascending bases (as well as the alternating shelves on the walls) mimics the pattern of stairs emphasizing the utilization of feet and shoes. The different kinds of shoes with their different colors, made from different materials, and each built with a function suited for different climates shows the diversity in our world. The 70 pairs of shoes collected from around the world put together in one space can represent the diversity on the UCD campus. The concept of “stepping out” in shoes makes the observer realize how important shoes are in our society no matter who or where the person is.