The Collection

52 is an autobiographical collection of ceramic sneakers by Desmond Masters. Each piece captures a moment, person or place from his life—from childhood and family, to music, street culture, community and the experiences that shaped him. Explore the collection from Sneaker 01 to Sneaker 52 and discover the story behind each piece.

Sneaker 01: First Memory

This first piece takes form around my earliest sensory recollection: living in Lurgan Walk....