REVOLUTION KID (FOX) 2012

yinkashonibare

2d character

cartoon based

fictional-character

animated character

caricature

child character design

technology juxtaposition

character illustration

character design for animation

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

"REVOLUTION KID (FOX)" is a 2012 sculpture by Yinka Shonibare. The work depicts a figure with a fox's head, dressed in brightly colored, patterned clothing. It stands on a circular base, holding a gold-colored gun and taking a running stance. This piece is characteristic of Shonibare's work, which often explores themes of colonialism, identity, and the complexities of Western and African culture. The fox's head, combined with the sophisticated attire and gun, suggests a dynamic, unsettling, and ambiguous figure. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of the clothes reference traditional Dutch wax print fabrics, known as Ankara, which were popularized in Africa during the colonial era.