Subconscious Brown

Subconscious Brown is a collectible Steven Harrington figure featuring Mello. A brown suit, white head and gloves, bow tie and objects held in the hands bring his drawn world into a sculptural scene. The photograph shows the character holding a brush with coloured paint and a small image.

Mello and the subconscious

Harrington’s cartoon imagery combines humour with psychedelic graphics. Mello relates to the subconscious: behind the playful appearance can lie reflections on balance and anxiety. This is context for the artist’s character rather than a compulsory interpretation of every figure.

In Brown, the restrained brown body contrasts with white details and small colour accents. A brush and picture add a creative subject, while long limbs and large shoes maintain the recognisable silhouette.

Edition details

Artist: Steven Harrington
Name: Subconscious Brown
Character: Mello
Catalogue height: 28 cm
Year listed in the catalogue: 2024
Colour version: Brown

Artist and collecting

Steven Harrington works in Los Angeles. His paintings, sculptures and object collaborations develop a world of recurring characters. This work’s artist-character gesture matters alongside colour and scale: the figure can join a contemporary pop-art collection or become a personal gift for someone who draws.

Explore other Exclusive Art Toys or compare DOMMA Coma Purple by Arkiv Vilmansa, another example of an artist’s character becoming a three-dimensional object. Discover the artist’s practice on the official Steven Harrington website.