Zoé Pauline Fabienne Witzel
Art in Motion – Motion in Art
Zoé Pauline Fabienne Witzel
Hagen, Germany
Art in Motion – Motion in Art
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“Art in Motion – Motion in Art” is a hand-painted celebration of two worlds that seem far apart at first glance: fine art and basketball. I entered this competition as a visual artist, not as someone who grew up around basketball. I didn’t know much about Stephen Curry in the beginning — but I knew a lot about passion, discipline, and the power of expression. And that is exactly where art and basketball meet.
My design is created entirely freehand, using only two brushes: one large brush and one half-size detail brush. No stencils, no airbrush, no shortcuts. In a world where everything can be edited, filtered or digitally perfected, I wanted every line to feel human — imperfect, alive, intentional. Because movement itself is art, and art is movement.
The sneaker features reinterpretations of iconic artworks, each chosen for its emotional connection to Curry’s story and to the universal journey of passion:
Albrecht Dürer – “Praying Hands”: Symbolizing humility, gratitude and the grounded mindset behind greatness.
Katsushika Hokusai – “The Great Wave off Kanagawa”: Representing pressure, momentum and the power to rise above challenges.
Vincent van Gogh – “Starry Night”: Expressing emotion, chaos and the beauty found within struggle — a reminder that greatness often comes from the deepest storms.
Rembrandt – Portrait Lighting Style (Tenebrism): A symbol for being “the chosen one,” standing in the light while everything around remains dark — something every athlete and every artist can relate to.
I framed each artwork in gold, a color associated with holiness, excellence, legacy and timelessness. The warm beige tones represent earth, humanity, and the idea that we all come from the same place — no matter whether we paint, dribble, create or compete.
Across the sneaker, handwritten messages reinforce the deeper meaning:
“Movement is art.”
“Art is movement.”
“We don’t compete, we connect.”
“One language, a thousand expressions.”
This project represents more than a shoe. It is the idea that passion is a universal language. Whether through a brushstroke or a jump shot, we all seek purpose, expression and connection. And in that sense — art and basketball are the same game.
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Now available to own
Following an exhibition in San Francisco on February 20th, 2026, the Art of the Game Collection is available to purchase.
A historic collection uniting the vanguard of artists from the US and Europe. One hundred visionary creators were selected to immortalise the iconic Under Armour Curry 1 Low FloTro.
This is a finite series of 1-of-1 sneaker sculptures - impossible to replicate and designed to appreciate. The ultimate acquisition for the serious collector - a chance to secure a permanent place in sneaker and sports culture history.
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