Digital illustration of the Nike Air More Uptempo basketball sneaker by Kyle Mosher, reimagined in his deconstructed art style.

 Nike Air More Uptempo – Illustration by Kyle Mosher

Description
The Nike Air More Uptempo is more than a sneaker—it’s a cultural icon. With its oversized “AIR” lettering wrapping across the upper, it became one of the most bold, unapologetic designs of the ’90s, forever tied to basketball culture and streetwear history.

This piece is personal for me. The Uptempo was the very first sneaker I ever drew as a kid, and later, I reimagined it during my senior art school studio project—a moment that directly led to my design internship at PUMA. Revisiting it now in my signature deconstructed illustrative style is a full-circle moment, blending my lifelong love of sneakers, design, and cultural storytelling.

Rendered in stark black-and-white, the piece captures the Uptempo’s commanding presence while stripping it down to essentials—form, lettering, and attitude. It’s both a homage to the past and a statement about how sneakers continue to define identity and culture.

Artwork Details

  • Medium: Digital illustration

  • Dimensions: 13″ × 16″ (print size)

  • Edition: Limited Edition of 10 (hand-signed & numbered)

  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included with purchase

This piece is available as a limited edition fine art print.
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