I Create Minimalist And Abstract Comic Series In Which I Incorporate References To My Daily Life (22 Pics)

Although I am a writer, I find it fascinating to tell stories without words—except for the occasional subtitle, which I enjoy playing with to add an extra layer. Sometimes, a subtle hint shifts an interpretation in an entirely new direction.

Traditional comics rely on dialogue and narration, but what happens when you remove those elements and let the images speak entirely for themselves? It creates a world where communication unfolds in an intuitive way, and meaning becomes fluid, shaped by the reader’s interpretation.

Each page revolves around an idea and consists of either a single panel or a sequence of images with cryptic references, allowing the story to unfold purely visually. At times, the R is nowhere to be seen in the drawing, leading one to assume that he might also be among the viewers, a silent observer.

When I am in a "flow," ideas can keep bubbling up for days—sometimes weeks. I store them as sketches in notebooks, which I later refine into finished pieces. Over time, natural series emerge, such as those centered around thought balloons, the cosmos, or clouds—motifs that keep recurring, giving the story an organic coherence.

In recent years, I have self-published two booklets in very limited editions and sent copies to comic magazines. I was surprised by the positive responses and reviews, as well as the orders I received from the most unexpected corners of the world. Once the booklets sold out, I decided not to print any more. Then everything went quiet for a few years. But during the COVID lockdown, when I was forced to stay home for months, I found the time to go through my sketchbooks and felt inspired to continue the story.