Ron English and Slash Collaborate On the ENGLISH SLASH Bust
Brandon Bastaldo — March 31, 2013 — Art & Design
References: toyartgallery & createsend
If there’s one thing that fans love, it’s detailed, blown-up statuettes and figurines that tribute their obsessions. Design nerds and music lovers alike are getting lucky with artist Ron English and rock star Slash’s limited edition, $7,500 ENGLISH SLASH bust.
English was initially signed on to help Slash create the cover art for Slash’s album SLASH & Friends. Due to the popularity of his artwork, English and Slash decided to collaborate again and with the help of Hong Kong-based sculpture house Garage Works, the duo came up with this bad to the bone ENGLISH SLASH bust.
Possessing many of Slash’s iconic features like his signature nose ring and top hat, this ENGLISH SLASH bust brings $7,500 worth of artistry and rebellion to a shelf near you.
English was initially signed on to help Slash create the cover art for Slash’s album SLASH & Friends. Due to the popularity of his artwork, English and Slash decided to collaborate again and with the help of Hong Kong-based sculpture house Garage Works, the duo came up with this bad to the bone ENGLISH SLASH bust.
Possessing many of Slash’s iconic features like his signature nose ring and top hat, this ENGLISH SLASH bust brings $7,500 worth of artistry and rebellion to a shelf near you.
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