Sizzurp by Ben Frost

Sizzurp 2018

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mixed-media, collage, print, poster

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mixed-media

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contemporary

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collage

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print

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appropriation

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pop art

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kitsch

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figuration

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pop-art

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poster

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identity-politics

"Sizzurp, Purple Drank" is a 2018 artwork by Ben Frost. The piece features a recognizable illustration of Winnie the Pooh, the beloved children's character, depicted in a playful yet subversive way. Pooh is shown pouring purple "sizzurp" or "lean" – a codeine-based cough syrup that's been associated with drug culture – into a teacup, referencing the character's signature love for honey. Frost's work cleverly juxtaposes innocence with potentially harmful substances, prompting viewers to consider the complex realities of cultural iconography and contemporary consumption.

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