Created in partnership with Rakuten, brought together thousands of custom sneaker artists from across the US and Europe. With Rakuten’s support, the competition became one of the largest creator-driven sneaker showcases ever produced, giving emerging artists a platform on a global stage. From thousands of entries, just 100 creators were shortlisted by a world-class judging panel featuring leaders across sport, design, music, and sneaker culture. These Top 100 designs formed the Art of the Game Official Collection - a rare, curated snapshot of sneaker culture at its most innovative. The journey concluded in San Francisco, where the finalists were flown out for a filmed finale with the Judges. This finale marked a milestone moment: a celebration of creators, culture, and the evolution of custom sneakers as a legitimate art form. Now, for the first time ever, you can own a piece of this history. Each Top 100 sneaker - whether the original pair or a made-to-order version in your size - represents a creator who rose above thousands to earn their place in this landmark Rakuten x Stephen Curry series. This isn’t just a sneaker. It’s a piece of the Art of the Game legacy - and a chapter in the future of sneaker culture.
Genesis
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This design began with a simple desire — to show God’s heart. I wanted people to see His character through beauty, through the way creation itself tells His story. The skies, the mountains, and the quiet details of nature remind me of His patience, His love, and His attention to detail in everything He makes.
The birds carry many shades of brown — from light to deep — symbolizing every culture, every background, every story that makes up humanity. It’s a reminder that we were never meant to be divided, but created to reflect the same love in different colors. Another bird carries brighter hues — red for love and sacrifice, green and blue for life and renewal — colors that reflect His truth and creation itself.
Birds also represent freedom. They fly without fear because they trust the way they were made. That’s faith to me — trusting God’s design without needing to control the wind.
The word Genesis means “beginning.” It’s about returning to what was pure — to unity, peace, and the beauty that existed before everything was broken. The butterflies carry that message too: transformation, new beginnings, and hope that never fades.
What sets my work apart is that my designs come from faith first — they’re not just artistic expressions, but reflections of my relationship with God. I believe that through my art, God can reach people — that when they see my work, they’ll be able to see Him: His creativity, His love, and His presence in the details. Every color, every brushstroke, every layer is meant to remind people that beauty and purpose still exist.
This piece reflects who I am, what I believe in, and how my faith shapes the way I see the world. My roots are grounded in both art and faith, and when I create, I feel closest to the purpose God placed within me.
Art, to me, is more than expression — it’s connection. It’s a way to share light, unity, and hope in a world that often forgets both. Genesis is a reflection of where I come from, what I stand for, and what I hope others see: that we were made to love, to create, and to reflect something greater — together.
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Discover the Top 100 sneakers from the CANVVS Global Competition - designs hand-picked by our judges from thousands of entries worldwide. Each pair is created by a rising creator pushing the boundaries of art, culture and sneaker design.
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A HISTORIC COLLABORATION
