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Artworks
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Donuts (Strawberry) (Signed), 2009Screen print on paper56 x 76 cm.
22 x 29 7/8 in.Edition of 299Signed and numbered
Pest Control COA£25,000 - £35,000 GBPThis signed 'Strawberry' version of 'Donuts' features a food van reminiscent of those found in street food markets worldwide, adorned with an oversized donut. Guarding this peculiar cargo is a...This signed "Strawberry" version of "Donuts" features a food van reminiscent of those found in street food markets worldwide, adorned with an oversized donut. Guarding this peculiar cargo is a motorcade of sharply dressed American police officers, appearing stern and serious. The artwork combines humour with layers of meaning, satirising the stereotype of American police officers and donuts. It prompts reflection on their role and value as they protect this sweet indulgence, humorously suggesting their motto might be "Protect and serve me another donut, maybe?" The farcical nature of the composition invites contemplation about the allocation of police resources and time, as well as the potentially self-serving tendencies of those in positions of authority.
Released as part of a series of 299 signed prints, this number references Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' financial struggles in 2007, which led to the closure of 299 stores.