TOONS RENAISSANCE - ACME REBEL

Toons (contemporary artist, France) created 'ACME REBEL' (2026), an original mixed-media artwork, fully hand-painted and realized on an authentic one-dollar bill. Part of the SPECIAL SERIES: CLUB ACME, this piece is offered in a limited edition of 1/25, signed by the artist, in excellent condition, in a pop art / street art aesthetic exploring the themes of freedom, perseverance, and rebellious attitude.

Edition: 1/25
Reference: CY-136-01-2026

Original work created entirely by hand in a mixed-media technique (acrylic and Posca marker) on an authentic 1-dollar US bill (USD).

In this composition, Toons reinterprets the Coyote with a new visual identity: that of an independent rider, an ACME jacket slung over his back and the handlebars in hand. An enduring figure of obstinacy and motion, he embodies here a raw and determined energy, where failure becomes a driving force rather than an obstacle.

The banknote, a traditional symbol of stability and value, is transformed into a field of instinctive expression. The contrast between biker iconography and the rigidity of the monetary medium creates a strong visual tension: value no longer resides in possession, but in attitude and personal trajectory.

Through a bold pop aesthetic and minimalist storytelling, ACME REBEL evokes the freedom to chart one's own course, despite the rules and systems. A piece that is at once ironic and powerful, where cartoon humor and rebellious culture meet.

Technical details

Support: authentic 1 US dollar bill
Technique: acrylic and Posca markers, entirely manual work
Dimensions: approx. 6.63 × 15.6 cm
Signature: handwritten by the artist
Edition: limited to 25 copies, each piece is individually crafted.
Condition: excellent condition
Provenance: direct from the artist's collection
Documentation : certificate of authenticity provided

Framing

The artwork is delivered unframed, allowing the buyer to choose the presentation best suited to their interior or their collection.

About the artist

Toons is a French contemporary artist whose work sits at the crossroads of pop art, street art and money art. He repurposes real banknotes to question the notion of value — financial, symbolic and emotional.
Her works, produced as unique pieces, in limited series or special editions, are conceived as exclusive art objects intended for collectors who are drawn to pop culture and narrative contemporary art.

TOONS RENAISSANCE
Where cartoons become a cultural currency.
Part of the Dollar Toons Universe, a contemporary series exploring money, power, and pop culture through reinterpreted cartoon icons.
Hand-painted work · Limited edition