Shoe of the Month from Northampton Museums: August
The Shoes of Jesus
"The Shoes of Jesus" is a charity project that aims to raise the profile of orphans across the globe. They are set to go on a world tour, appearing in exhibitions all over Europe and the rest of the world.
"The Shoes of Jesus" feature different poems and are designed to encourage empathy & sympathy in equal measure with the plight of the orphan.
The sad, despairing poem on the right foot sums up the worst case scenario for the orphan, when his or her human rights are not met through political indifference and neglect.
The lively, cheerful poem on the left foot (in line with the heart) sums up the best case scenario for the when his or her basic human rights are respected and honoured.
The vision is to raise funds to improve orphanages to promote caring and an ethos of brotherhood and sisterhood amongst orphans worldwide, in the hope of enhancing a sense of security and belonging.