Ron English Sculptures

American, b. 1966

Ron English (b. 1959) is a pioneering American contemporary artist who explores the intersection of street art, brand imagery, superhero comics, art history, advertising, and politics. His cheeky interpretation of Pop Art comes alive in vibrant drawings, paintings, and murals. English’s imagery is found on the street, in museums, in movies, books, and television. His irreverent, imagined characters include MC Supersized, the obese fast-food mascot featured in Morgan Spurlock’s 2004 documentary Super Size Me, and Abraham Obama, a mischievous hybrid of the 16th and 44th U.S. presidents. Sociocultural commentary underscores his work, exemplified by his iteration of Ronald McDonald as a western culture “Buddha” gorging McDonald’s to expose the insatiable slothfulness of consumerism. English transformed his early experience as an art reproducer to become a founding co-creator of illegal public art campaigns in the early 1980s. His controversial street art activities are the subject matter and explored extensively in POPaganda - The Art & Crimes of Ron English, a documentary directed by Pedro Carvajal. An acclaimed outlaw artist, English never became an official member, but he has participated with the Billboard Liberation Front, which practices culture jamming by altering billboards to change keywords and radically alter the message, often to make an anti-corporate statement. He frequently targets corporations and their mascots, including Joe Camel and Mickey Mouse. English seeks to inspire people to question consumer capitalism through his exaggerated, grotesque characters. English is a masterful oil painter working in a photorealist style. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas in Denton, and an MFA from The University of Texas, English moved to New York City, where he apprenticed with several artists and started selling his own work. English reworks art historical imagery, such as depictions of Picasso’s Guernica, as a template to explore universal issues. English’s work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Paris, the Whitney Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Paterson Museum in Paterson, New Jersey. He has exhibited at the Station Museum in Houston and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Washington DC. In November of 2021, English’s enormous immersive installation Sugar Circus opened an exhibition at The Nest in Q Plex in Nanshan District in Shenzhen, China. His work has been featured in solo and group shows around the world.

Artist: Ron English

Ron EnglishCollaboration with Staple Vinyl Pigeon Grin Sculpture Ron English Rainbow Pop, 2018

$700

Collaboration with Staple Vinyl Pigeon Grin Sculpture Ron English Rainbow Pop

By Ron English

Located in Draper, UT

The American pop iconoclast popularised by his signature fusion of varying cultural touchstones features themes from current pop icons to past historical art figures. In Mighty Jaxx'...

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2010s Ron English Sculptures

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Vinyl

Joan CornellàJoan Cornellà Idiotmeter Man (Green), 2023

$550

H 8 in W 2 in

Joan Cornellà Idiotmeter Man (Green)

By Joan Cornellà

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Joan Cornellà Idiotmeter Man (Green): Idiotmeter Man represents Joan Cornellà's signature character clad in a kelly green suit and holding a scanner gun that presumably notifies one ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Jean-Michel BasquiatBasquiat Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Basquiat Be@rbrick), c.2020

$675

H 11 in W 5 in

Basquiat Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Basquiat Be@rbrick)

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Basquiat Bearbrick 400% Vinyl Figures Set of 2: A unique Basquiat Bearbrick statue set trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The partnered collectibles reveal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Jackson PollockJackson Pollock Bearbrick 400% figure (Jackson Pollock BE@RBRICK), 2020

$425

H 11 in W 5 in

Jackson Pollock Bearbrick 400% figure (Jackson Pollock BE@RBRICK)

By Jackson Pollock

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jackson Pollock 400% & 100% Bearbrick Vinyl Figure (set of 2): A rare highly collectible Bearbrick Jackson Pollock statue piece, splattered from head to toe in Pollock’s signature a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Hebru BrantleyHebru Brantley Flyboy set of 4 works (Hebru Brantley art toys), 2018-2022

$4,000

H 8 in W 9 in

Hebru Brantley Flyboy set of 4 works (Hebru Brantley art toys)

By Hebru Brantley

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Hebru Brantley Art Toy collection: 2018/2022. Set of 4: Hebru Brantley art toys, each new in original packaging: Composed of three 2017 Hebru Brantley Flyboy's & one Hebru Brantl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Monster companion (KAWS Companion), 2024

$925

H 11.4 in W 6.3 in

KAWS Monster companion (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Boo Berry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Boo Berry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for this timel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Haring BE@RBRICK), 2020-2022

$625

H 11 in W 5 in

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Haring BE@RBRICK)

By (after) Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% (set of 2 works): Unique, timeless collectibles trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. This Bearbrick set reveals Keith Haring's iconic art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Hebru BrantleyHebru Brantley Gaia (Hebru Brantley Lil Mama as Gaia), 2021

$650

H 7.5 in W 5.5 in

Hebru Brantley Gaia (Hebru Brantley Lil Mama as Gaia)

By Hebru Brantley

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Hebru Brantley GAIA (Hebru Brantley Lil Mama as Gaia): Hebru Brantley’s ethereal art toy features his much iconic, Lil Mama character as Gaia, the fabled personification of Mother E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Ron English Sculptures

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Vinyl

FuturaFUTURA Train art toy (Futura 2000 subway), 2020

$300

H 5 in W 20 in

FUTURA Train art toy (Futura 2000 subway)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Futura Break Train Art Toy circa 2020: A 20" long replica of Futura's seminal 1980 subway car. Vinyl art toy featuring hanging materials. New in original packaging. 5 x 20 inches. U...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci Bearbrick 400% ( BE@RBRICK), 2022

$400

H 11 in W 5 in

Leonardo da Vinci Bearbrick 400% ( BE@RBRICK)

By Leonardo da Vinci

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Leonardo da Vinci 400% & 100% Bearbrick: A unique, timeless Leonardo da Vinci collectible trademarked & licensed by the Louvre Museum Paris (Musee du Louvre). The partnered collectib...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWSKAWS Singapore brown (KAWS Holiday companion), 2021

$695

H 3 in W 10.5 in

KAWS Singapore brown (KAWS Holiday companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Brown Holiday Companion (KAWS Singapore): This standout KAWS art toy features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting position. Published to commemorate the debut of K...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

FuturaFutura 2000 art toys: set of 2 works (Futura Jonny), 2019

$800

H 10 in W 3 in

Futura 2000 art toys: set of 2 works (Futura Jonny)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Futura Art Toys: set of 2 works (Futura Johnny): These ‘Johnny’ vinyl art figures from NYC graffiti legend Futura are inspired by a classic 80s horror film. The 10-inch figures feature a stylized rendition of Futura's Nosferatu character with loose, sketch-like features and a mischievous smile. A must-have for Futura collectors, each 'Johnny' comes housed in a deluxe collector's box containing the artist's printed signature. The figure coincides with Futura’s recent resurgence in art, fashion and pop culture. Painted Cast Vinyl figures. Set of 2 works. 2019. Each measuring 10 inches in height. Figurines: Excellent overall condition. Boxes may contain minor shelf-wear. Printed signature on outer box; from a limited edition of 2000 (each respectively). Published by Pop Life Global in conjunction with San Diego Comic-Con. Futura 2000...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

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Resin, Vinyl

Dan LamBlob, 2018

$5,000

H 33 in W 29.5 in D 7.5 in

Blob

By Dan Lam

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Dan Lam Title: Blob Size: 33 x 29.5 x 7.5 Medium: Mixed Media made from polyurethane foam, resin, acrylic & vinyl Edition: Original Year: 2018 Notes: Signed by the a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Ron English Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Foam, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Vinyl, Polyurethane

Previously Available Items

Ron EnglishCollaboration with Staple Vinyl Pigeon Grin Sculpture Ron English Rainbow Pop, 2018

Sold

H 8 in W 11 in D 12 in

Collaboration with Staple Vinyl Pigeon Grin Sculpture Ron English Rainbow Pop

By Ron English

Located in Draper, UT

The American pop iconoclast popularised by his signature fusion of varying cultural touchstones features themes from current pop icons to past historical art figures...

Category

2010s Ron English Sculptures

Materials

Vinyl

Ron EnglishPolice Grin (Bone), 2018

Sold

H 10 in W 6 in

Police Grin (Bone)

By Ron English

Located in Dallas, TX

Following a sold out release of 'Ganja Grin', a marijuana inspired twist on Ron English's 'Shocking Sunflower', Compound strikes again. This time, a Star Wars-themed toy collaboration with Ron English and Made By Monsters...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Ron English Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Rubber, PVC

Ron English sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ron English sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ron English in organic material, resin, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Ron English sculptures, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kenny Scharf, Jeon Kang Ok, and Supreme. Ron English sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $15,009, while the average work can sell for $14,824.