Repairing Shoes 補皮鞋

In Taiwan’s agricultural era, it was common to see a man with a wooden toolbox walking through streets and alleys, offering shoe repair services. At the time, leather shoes were expensive and highly valued. A damaged pair would be carefully patched and repaired, with replacements considered only when absolutely necessary.

This sculpture captures a scene rarely seen today. In modern life, worn shoes are often thrown away and replaced. The piece preserves the memory of a time when things were repaired, not discarded, and everyday labor carried quiet dignity.

Edition of 36

Dimensions: 11 × 9.1 × 7.1 in (28 × 23 × 18 cm)
Weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg)
Material: Bronze