The intention of this photograph of a shoe filled with instant ramen is to capture the essence of mass consumption. The shoe, representing our daily journeys, is weighed down by ramen, symbolizing the cheap, ubiquitous nature of modern consumer culture. Just as instant ramen, despite its low cost, feeds us a meal for the day but isn't good for our bodies like better-sourced ingredients would be, fast fashion may temporarily clothe us but doesn't offer the lasting value of well-sourced clothing. 

When you look at this image, I hope it challenges you, as it does me, to reflect on our role in this cycle of consumption and urges a shift from mindless indulgence to mindful living, benefiting both our closets and our planet.

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)

• Paper weight: 189 g/m²

• Lightweight

• Acrylite front protector

• Hanging hardware included

• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US

• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia

How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:

Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!