Created in collaboration between Prairie “Mr. Koo” Koo and Casey Bannerman
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toronto-based creatives Prairie “Mr. Koo” Koo and Casey Bannerman in collaboration with Chicago Bulls’ Star, DeMar DeRozan, today announced the pre-order of a limited edition basketball jersey to commemorate May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Proceeds will go to charities supporting underserved youth across the country.
“I have always been a big fan of Bannerman’s work, so I am very excited to finally be able to collaborate with him on something meaningful,” said Prairie “Mr. Koo” Koo. “Creative inspiration is entirely subjective, so it was fun to mesh our worlds together.”
The collaboration features a unique interpretation of Koo’s widely-popular geometric approach, which involves transforming the global symbol of mental health awareness, the semi-colon, as well as Bannerman’s creative take on athletes being superheroes. Together they will create a design that is memorable and impactful that emphasizes the importance of unlocking our own potential.
“DeMar is a force on and off the court and Prairie is just a creative genius, so it was exciting to put our collective heads together on this and create something meaningful,” said Casey Bannerman. “Mental health is a really important topic and we hope, through this project, everyone understands how the power of creativity and self-expression can help get through even the toughest of times,” continued Bannerman.
“In training and in life, I am always trying to find the balance,” said DeMar DeRozan, Small Forward, Chicago Bulls. “I love what I do, playing basketball is everything, so finding balance is important to deal with the ups and downs of mental health. I’m excited for this project with Bannerman and Koo to shed some light on such an important subject.”
The limited edition basketball jersey will be available for pre-order starting on April 28th, 2023 via CaseyBannerman.com.
About Mr Koo:
Prairie “Mr Koo” Koo is a Toronto-based, multi-disciplinary creator, entrepreneur, and prolific fine line and micro-realism tattoo artist, who is known for the geometric touch he adds to all his tattoos.
About Casey Bannerman:
Casey Bannerman is a Toronto-based artist, illustrator, and lifelong NBA fan who designs apparel, merchandise, and prints, to deliver memorable fan experiences.
Contacts
Media Contact for Mr. Koo & Mr. Bannerman:
Corey Herscu | corey@herscu.ca | 416.300.3030
