Thunderstep

Thunderstep by David Ordoñez Lacayo captures the soul of Guatemalan heritage through a single, sculptural shoe form. The piece is adorned with bold geometric embroidery in vibrant hues—reds, greens, blues, and purples—that echo the intricate patterns found in traditional Maya textiles. Overlaid on the surface are embossed metal appliqués shaped like birds and abstract symbols, adding a ceremonial energy and grounding the design in ancient cultural iconography.
The sculpted shoe, while playful in form, carries the weight of craftsmanship and story. The surface is rich in texture, blending leather-like finishes with the sheen of hand-shaped metal. This isn’t just a decorative object — it’s a statement about identity, rhythm, and ritual, rooted in the highlands of Guatemala and reimagined through Lacayo’s unique visual language.