On Tuesday, Ron English was at KRNY for the official launch of his ‘American Depress’ piece for Kidrobot Black. Named after the painting on which its based, the 12” wall-mounted piece highlights dark times with an iconic, overweight mouse in the grip of an iconic credit card reimagined as a trap for the unwary and unrepentant seekers of the luxurious life. Speaking of glorious excess, KR has also put together a video exposing American Depress from nearly every imaginable example – check it below. Limited to 200 pieces (engraved signature on rear), American Depress features a black (and gold) color scheme for both the vinyl mouse and the abs credit card. It’s available now from black.kidrobot.com for $400.
[Event photos via the Kidrobot Blog]