Store In A Dark Place 2015

Ben Frost's 2015 artwork, "Store In A Dark Place", is a silkscreen print depicting a familiar cartoon character, Mickey Mouse, superimposed onto a medication box for the antidepressant Prozac. This piece blends pop culture imagery with a commentary on the ubiquitous presence of medication in contemporary society, particularly the rising rates of mental health issues. The juxtaposition of Mickey Mouse, a symbol of childhood innocence, with Prozac, a potent drug, underscores the complex relationship between happiness, health, and consumerism.