A whole new way to look at a classic video game character, the Branko Ricov Super Mario Secret Identity series exposes the naughty side of Super Mario.
The truth is, there’s not a whole lot that we know about the private life of Super Mario and what he gets up to when he’s not jumping on turtles and saving princesses. Perhaps, as Branko Ricov portrays, he’s into some hardcore S&M and rocks out in leather and chains when he thinks no one is looking. Maybe he’s a hardened war criminal with some gnarly scars that cover half of his face. These gritty portrayals of the lovable Mario make for a much more interesting character analysis.
The Branko Ricov Super Mario Secret Identity prints can also be bought as graphic tees.
What's Driving This Trend
- Character Reinterpretation
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- Controversial Art
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- Graphic Tee Merchandise
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Who This Affects Most
- Art
- The art industry has room for provocative artists who push the boundaries of creativity with their work.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment content producers can explore alternative narratives for popular characters to create fresh storylines.
- Fashion
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