30 Of The Newest Comics This Artist Made About The Struggles Of An Ice Cube
Interview With ArtistPeng Ven Wong makes humorous and resonant comics on Instagram centered around the quirky adventures of an ice cube named Cube Melt. While the premise is rather straightforward, the execution is what sets his work apart from the ohers, making it hard not to chuckle at the wholesome illustrations. Cube Melt stands out for its unique protagonist—an ice cube that, as the name suggests, frequently finds itself melting.
The scenarios depicted are drawn from everyday life, yet they have a playful twist that makes them both relatable and endearing. Take, for instance, the most recent of comics, for example in one, Cube Melt converses with a Rubik's cube, noting the complexities of life with the punchline "It's complicated." Such depictions showcase Cube Melt as a character who is often filled with optimism as well as understanding.
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Just like last time, Bored Panda reached out to Peng Ven Wong, the brains behind the previously mentioned comic series "CubeMelt." As the comic intertwines elements of daily life, memes, pop culture, and profound philosophy through the lens of an ice cube's adventures, we were keen to understand Wong's creative process and inspiration a little bit more in detail.
On drawing inspiration from everyday experiences, memes, and the evolving pop culture, Wong shared, "Every day is a source of inspiration for me. A simple stroll in the park, an overheard conversation, or a trending meme can all spark an idea. But if there's one event that particularly influenced a comic, it's the ever-changing digital age. The way people connect, share, and express emotions online is both fascinating and comical, and CubeMelt often finds himself right in the middle of it!"
You can tell she's a girl because she has eyelashes (which men famously do not)
When we asked if there were deeper philosophical undertones beneath CubeMelt's light-hearted adventures, he responded, "Absolutely! While on the surface, CubeMelt's adventures are light-hearted, I always hope to inspire readers to reflect on their own 'melting moments.' Life is transient, and just like an ice cube, we all have a limited time. It's about making the most of it, cherishing every moment, and facing challenges with a smile, even when things seem to be melting away."
Rubix's emotions are very *mixed*, his life is *scrambled* up after all.
shut the f**k up. deppresion among rubix cubes is not a joke sharon /j
Load More Replies...We also discussed the transition of CubeMelt from comic strips to dynamic platforms like animations and mobile games (mentioned in the last interview), and the artist was happy to share some news with us, "Taking CubeMelt from paper to screen and then to a mobile game was an exhilarating journey! There were definitely challenges. Ensuring that CubeMelt's essence was consistent across platforms required meticulous attention. But every hurdle was a learning experience, and seeing my creation come alive in motion and interactively was immensely rewarding."
He was about to be burned alive.lierally torn apart from the heat of the tea
Load More Replies...On the topic of the pressure of living up to the follower expectations, Wong confessed, "It's heartwarming to see how CubeMelt has resonated with so many people. The pressure is there, of course. But I always remind myself of the core reason I started this: to bring joy and a touch of introspection. As long as I stay true to that vision and to CubeMelt's authentic character, I believe the fans will continue to connect with the comics."
And finally, when it came to reflecting on the importance of positive and uplifting content in today's world, the webcomic artist emphasized to us, "In a world that's often filled with uncertainties and challenges, I believe there's a deep need for content that reminds us of the brighter side of life. CubeMelt, with his unwavering optimism, is my little beacon of hope. Through his adventures, I hope to remind readers that even in the face of melting odds, a positive attitude can create ripples of happiness and change."
You should turn yourself off lightbulb 💡. You melted your friends. Wonder if that's murder ?🤨🤔😂
That scene almost made me cry.
Load More Replies...Amused has nothing to do with it in my opinion. I think he's worried about a lot of things at that moment, the least of which is whether he made the right decision... is he going to be enough to make this better? Even if he is, is it going to last? Ice cube facing an existential crisis. Wishing both him and lamp the best (hug emoji:)
Load More Replies...You have to remember that he can not escape the ring now unless she melts him so he can reform.
Load More Replies...I thought he liked the sugar cube! And now he’s proposing to the lightbulb?! This is a soap opera of a comic! ;)
How electrifying it will be when, he/she, puts the ring on!!!!!!
Now he has salt on him though? If he melts, the salt will join the water? Is that not how that works?
Great metaphor for those of us whose lives are not yet affected by climate change, so we think climate change is something in the future. But it's already happening now, there are people whose lives or habitats have already been destroyed by it.
Sadly unless the big corporations commit what us little people do will not make a dent.
Load More Replies...3 side is actually watching him, I just know it. Unless he's sitting on the 3 side, then it might be 5.
Why? 42 of course (Hitchhiker's Guide reference :) Also, Anna has spilled the oil (Master and Margarita reference:). Any more questions? I hope so.... Why? Lol
I love there is the bat signal but the cubes are doing the spiderman meme!
People who are hot and cool are worth melting for each other.
Mosquitoes love water so I'm not sure about that 🤣😂
Load More Replies...Spongebob Cubepants? and Squareward?? sry those were terrible😂
Load More Replies...There's a talking ice cube with a face, arms and legs, so not I'm not worried about the size of the cat.
Load More Replies...He lives in a freezer as he is an ice cube.. so he needs the fish where he lives..
Load More Replies...A flavor witch cannot be defined precisely.
Load More Replies...I laughed so hard at this and I really shouldn't've (yes that is a word)
From this and the past few comics, I can safely say that she is probably a 120 watt bulb.
Milo is like a chocolate powder for drinks, it's often had with milk, and it can be drunk hot or cold, so especially in the middle of summer, some people add ice to their milo.
Load More Replies...Literally Milo Dinosaur aka lots of Milo powder on iced Milo chocolate drink. Pretty much a perennial favourite in the Malaysian mamak (Indian-Muslim food) shops.
There are some metaphorical questions here, e.g. does the ice cube remember all the his previous incarnations? Is it the same ice cube or a different one each time? Does he remember the time he spends as a liquid? 🤔
There are some metaphorical questions here, e.g. does the ice cube remember all the his previous incarnations? Is it the same ice cube or a different one each time? Does he remember the time he spends as a liquid? 🤔
