"Mario Grin" Large Sculpture By Ron English

Ron English is known for combining expert craftsmanship with a cynical, humorous critique of American culture. English coined the term 'POPaganda' to describe his signature mash-up of high and low cultural touchstones, from superheroes and comic strips, to art-historical iconography. His work includes art prints, billboards, and sculptures. 'Mario Grin' transforms the classic, Nintendo game character into a figure of menace, sculpting a chilling, skeletal grin onto the well-loved hero. This monumental, life size figure proves that toys don't just have to be for kids.