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Ron English (born 1958 or 59) is an American contemporary artist who explores brand imagery and advertising. Born in Dallas, Texas, he is known for the use of color and comic book collage. ==Career== One of the most prolific and recognizable artists alive today, Ron English has bombed the global landscape with unforgettable images, on the street, in museums, in movies, books and television. English coined the term POPaganda to describe his signature mash-up of high and low cultural touchstones, from superhero mythology to totems of art history, populated with his vast and constantly growing arsenal of original characters, including MC Supersized, the obese fast-food mascot featured in the hit movie "Supersize Me," and Abraham Obama, the fusion of America’s 16th and 44th Presidents, an image widely discussed in the media as directly impacting the 2008 election. Other characters carousing through English’s art, in paintings, billboards, and sculpture include three-eyed rabbits, udderly delicious cowgirls and grinning skulls, blending stunning visuals with the bitingly humorous undertones of America’s Premier Pop Iconoclast. English was one of the on-camera subjects interviewed for the documentary ''Super Size Me'' (2004), which showcased his McDonald's-themed artwork—inspired by English's belief about the effect of fast food franchises and restaurant chains on the American culture.〔''Super Size Me'' (2004). "MC Supersized" is English's interpretation of Ronald MacDonald, a character that Ronald likely imitate; a western culture Buddha eating a diet of what is peddled by MacDonald’s in the religion of consumerism and an over-sated devotee.〕 "Abraham Obama" during the 2008 US Presidential Election is a significant creation made with a "portrait-fusion" of the America’s 16th and 44th Presidents. English has also painted several album covers including The Dandy Warhols album cover ''Welcome to the Monkey House'' and the cover of the 2010 album ''Slash''. He later painted the Chris Brown album cover for ''F.A.M.E''. Some of his paintings were used in the Morgan Spurlock documentaries ''Super Size Me'' and ''POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold''. Following the credits, he receives special thanks and is credited as "The Greatest Living Artist." English has also collaborated with Daniel Johnston and Jack Medicine in the ''Hyperjinx Tricycle'' project. English most recently created the artwork for Art Nouveau Magazine's first print issue.〔("Ron English Covers Art Nouveau Magazine’s Summer Issue" ). Art Nouveau. May 17, 2010.〕 English is the subject of a Pedro Carvajal documentary entitled ''Popaganda'', named after one of his art books. He is also a subject of "The Art Army" action figures by Michael Leavitt. English and his fellow artists Shepard Fairey, Kenny Scharf and Robbie Conal guest-starred on the March 4, 2012, episode of the television program ''The Simpsons'', "Exit Through the Kwik-E-Mart".〔Musat, Stephanie (March 3, 2012). ("Artist Ron English, who resides in Jersey City, will appear on the next episode of The Simpsons as himself " ). NJ.com.〕 English's work has most recently been featured in Seth Rogan's film This is the End and Movie 43 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ron English (artist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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