‘Speedy on Adderall’ 2020

Ben Frost's 2020 artwork, “Speedy on Adderall,” is a playful yet thought-provoking piece that reimagines a classic cartoon character, Speedy Gonzales, as a consumer of the prescription drug Adderall. Frost's use of a familiar box design for the drug creates a commentary on the prevalence of stimulant medication in modern society and its impact on individual behavior. The cartoon's energetic pose and the drug's branding highlight the connection between speed, energy, and prescription medications in contemporary culture.