<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Costa Rican artist Carlos Jiménez Varela creates playful series 'Sneakers in the Wild' placing oversized sneakers in real-world environments.</li><li>His attention to detail and realism in composite images, from forests to city streets, make the scenes feel surprisingly natural.</li><li>Varela's mastery of light, shadow, and scale blends fantasy with precision, leading to believable and surreal compositions.</li><li>He also works on advertising campaigns and specialty scenes for clients, showcasing his expertise in creating captivating visual stories.</li></ul>

Giant Sneakers in the Wild by Carlos Jiménez Varela

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