Episode #2
How Lenny Wilson Turns Plants Into Botanical Shoe Sculptures
What happens when traditional shoemaking meets leaves, bark, vines and flowers? Lenny Wilson is an artist and horticulturist known for creating intricate, life-size botanical shoes from natural materials. After studying shoemaking at a leather-trades college in London and building a career in public horticulture, he found a way to bring his two worlds together through art. In this episode, Lenny shares how an early experiment with plants and traditional shoemaking techniques grew into his distinctive botanical sculptures. He explains how he chooses and gathers materials, from patterned leaves and seed heads to branches and bark, and how the character of each plant shapes the final design. Lexy and Lenny also talk about the temporary nature of his work, why something does not need to last forever to have value and what fashion can learn from paying closer attention to the natural world. Listen to hear how Lenny is turning horticulture into wearable-looking art and challenging the way we think about shoes, materials and beauty. Subscribe to The Lexy Show wherever you listen to podcasts . If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/
