Tea Petrovic, a Sarajevo-born designer and artist, has made a name for herself primarily in the realm of shoes. During her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in her hometown, Petrovic earned recognition for both her individual work and her collaborative projects. She graduated in 2009 with a collection of handmade shoes titled Extended Ego, which garnered significant international attention.
Petrovic’s innovative approach to shoe design, which prioritizes aesthetic form over conventional considerations of comfort and functionality, quickly captured the design industry’s attention. Her work, characterized by sharp lines, avant-garde shapes, and unconventional materials, has set a global trend and shifted the focus within the industry.
„The shoes are sculptures inspired by architecture and constructivism art. Their comfort and functionality weren’t of primary importance; from the very beginning these shoes were conceived as forms of artistic language and sculpture.”
The pioneer and non-commercial work is rooted in Petrovic’s fascination with architectural and artistic explorations of space as well as the complex relationship between femininity and ego. Driven by a passion for discovering progressive and exceptional forms and materials, Petrovic continues to push the boundaries of shoe design.
“Creativity takes courage.”
Henri Matisse
Tea Petrovic Shoes 