Ron English (1959) - Marilyn Monroe Mickey
\Artist: Ron English (1959)
Technique: Silkscreen / Serigraph\Signature: Hand signed
RON ENGLISH 'Marilyn Monroe Mickey 1', 2004, Silk screen on paper, Silk screen on paper 9 1/2 × 13 in | 24. 1 × 33 cm About the work Part of My Way Portfolio released by English in 2004. Ron English has become known for the re-appropriation of pop images like that of Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Mouse, among others, in the ongoing project he calls “POPaganda. ” Besides being his most well-known print, the aesthetic and palette in this is very representative of the spirit of English's work—cheeky and playful using Mickey’s face as nipple covers for the buxom icon. English has exhibited throughout North America and Europe, and has work in several public collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Marilyn and Mickey both iconic pop art elements from warhol his work. This is a master piece signed numbered (by Ron English Provenance: Artevista Gallery Amsterdam As per the pictures Ron English; My favorite Street Art / Pop artist. what a great guy; had the pleasure meeting him a couple of times (in my gallery time in Amsterdam) and also the pleasure meeting him a hole afternoon with his family in New Jersey + his studio. Wow. . really enjoyed it. Ron English coined the term “POPaganda” to describe his trademark fusion of high and low imagery, mixing superheroes and comic strips with art history iconography in his prolific and ubiquitous paintings, billboards, and sculptures. English has imagined a vast (and still growing) roster of characters, including MC Supersized, his obese fast-food mascot that was featured in the documentary Supersize Me (2004) , and Abraham Obama, a mash-up of America's 16th and 44th Presidents . He is best known for combining expert draftsmanship with a cynical, humorous critique of American culture. #formyvalentine #valentinesday
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\Artist: Ron English (1959)
Technique: Silkscreen / Serigraph\Signature: Hand signed
RON ENGLISH 'Marilyn Monroe Mickey 1', 2004, Silk screen on paper, Silk screen on paper 9 1/2 × 13 in | 24. 1 × 33 cm About the work Part of My Way Portfolio released by English in 2004. Ron English has become known for the re-appropriation of pop images like that of Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Mouse, among others, in the ongoing project he calls “POPaganda. ” Besides being his most well-known print, the aesthetic and palette in this is very representative of the spirit of English's work—cheeky and playful using Mickey’s face as nipple covers for the buxom icon. English has exhibited throughout North America and Europe, and has work in several public collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Marilyn and Mickey both iconic pop art elements from warhol his work. This is a master piece signed numbered (by Ron English Provenance: Artevista Gallery Amsterdam As per the pictures Ron English; My favorite Street Art / Pop artist. what a great guy; had the pleasure meeting him a couple of times (in my gallery time in Amsterdam) and also the pleasure meeting him a hole afternoon with his family in New Jersey + his studio. Wow. . really enjoyed it. Ron English coined the term “POPaganda” to describe his trademark fusion of high and low imagery, mixing superheroes and comic strips with art history iconography in his prolific and ubiquitous paintings, billboards, and sculptures. English has imagined a vast (and still growing) roster of characters, including MC Supersized, his obese fast-food mascot that was featured in the documentary Supersize Me (2004) , and Abraham Obama, a mash-up of America's 16th and 44th Presidents . He is best known for combining expert draftsmanship with a cynical, humorous critique of American culture. #formyvalentine #valentinesday
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