Ron English’sAbraham Obama monotone painting (reproduction shown below) was originally commissioned by William Kerr, owner of Gallery XIV in Boston, for the “A Politic” show and later became a series of Warholesque rainbow-hued posters. This subtle yet powerfully thought-provoking image will soon be available as a vinyl bust in several colors. MINDstyle’sAbraham Obama by Ron English stands 16” tall and was sculpted by the talented Vin Teng.
Known for his popular paintings of cute cartoon ruckus and innovative toy designs, Joe Ledbetter's career has rapidly accelerated in only a few short years. A 30-year-old Los Angeles native, Ledbetter studied Sociology at Humboldt State University, before returning to his hometown where he worked as a graphic apparel artist for 3 years. He also became involved in the LA underground art scene showing in small group shows as well as Cannibal Flower's monthly art extravaganzas. By the summer of 2004, Ledbetter was able to quit his day job and focus entirely on his art career. His unmistakable style can be characterized by an amazing combination of vibrant colors, shadows, character expressions, and thick black lines. Utilizing imagination and the subversive with a light-hearted approach Ledbetter's work often illustrates the harsh realities of everyday life, but also reminds us not to take things so seriously sometimes.
Kozik's infamous smorkin' Redrum Dunny reaches ominous heights with the bloody rare, 20-inch version that comes with a yellow banana accessory and features that fateful anagram on the back.
