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.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Detailed Statuettes
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create detailed, blown-up statuettes and figurines that tribute their consumers' obsessions.
- Collaborations
- Opportunity for collaboration between artists and celebrities to create unique, limited edition products that appeal to a specific audience.
- Luxury Collectibles
- Opportunity for luxury brands to cater to music lovers and design nerds by creating high-end, collectible figurines and sculptures.
Where This Applies
- Artistic Design
- The artistic design industry could benefit from creating intricate and detailed statuettes, as well as collaborating with musicians and celebrities to create unique products.
- Luxury Goods
- Manufacturers of luxury goods such as high-end figurines and sculptures could capitalize on the trend of collectibles catering to specific audiences like music lovers and design nerds.
- Music Merchandise
- The music merchandise industry could also benefit from collaborating with artists and designers to create high-end products that appeal to fans.
