D*FACE x RON ENGLISH 'D*Dog x Grin Skull' (2019) RARE Designer Art Sculpture

D*FACE x RON ENGLISH 'D*Dog x Grin Skull' (2019) RARE Designer Art Sculpture'D*Dog x Grin Skull' by D*Face x Ron English, 2019 Limited Edition designer figure collab. between the two popular artists with Made by Monsters. DesignerCon 2019 exclusive colorway. 15 Inches tall 38 Centimeters tall 13. 6 x 13. 8 x 7. 8 Inches (box) Amazing 3 piece vinyl plastic designer art display featuring the signature features of both popular artists. Limited Edition of 500 (#227 500) Hand numbered on figure base. New in original, custom

'D*Dog x Grin Skull' by D*Face x Ron English, 2019
Limited Edition designer figure collab. between the two popular artists with Made by Monsters.
DesignerCon 2019 exclusive colorway.
15 Inches tall
38 Centimeters tall
13.6 x 13.8 x 7.8 Inches (box)
Amazing 3-piece vinyl/plastic designer art display featuring the signature features of both popular artists.
Limited Edition of 500 (#227/500)
Hand-numbered on figure base.
New in original, custom-printed box.
Made by Monsters tamper-proof hologram decal on reverse.
*Note: Original box shows minor age/handling.  Not affecting figure or value.

ABOUT THE ART

The D*Face × Ron English collaborative figure merges two of contemporary street art’s most recognizable visual languages into a single striking sculptural object. The piece features D*Face’s iconic “winged helmet” character fused seamlessly with Ron English’s notorious skeletal “Grin,” creating a hybrid form that is equal parts mischievous, confrontational, and darkly humorous.

Rendered in metallic tones with contrasting golden wings and a polished chrome-like skull face, the figure embodies the tension between iconography and subversion that both artists explore in their respective practices. The pyramid base elevates the character—literally and symbolically—suggesting a monolithic presence rooted in cultural mythology and consumer critique.

This collaboration highlights the natural synergy between D*Face’s punk-infused pop motifs and Ron English’s satirical pop-surrealism. English’s trademark "Grin" introduces an unsettling twist to D*Face’s usually bold and graphic aesthetic, transforming the familiar winged emblem into an ominous, almost deity-like figure. The merging of their techniques—D*Face’s clean lines and angular forms with English’s textured, toothy exaggeration—creates a sculptural dialogue about fame, propaganda, and the commercialization of identity. It stands as a playful yet sharp commentary on how visual symbols evolve as they pass through different creative hands.

As a collectible, the figure captures a moment of crossover between two major forces in the designer-toy and street-art worlds. Released in a limited edition, it reflects the increasingly collaborative nature of contemporary urban art while providing collectors with a piece that embodies both artists’ most enduring themes: rebellion, satire, and the transformation of cultural icons. The result is a visually arresting object that feels at once familiar and entirely new—an emblem of artistic fusion and the power of reinterpretation.