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For the past few years, I’ve been transforming viral memes into classical Japanese woodblock prints — because someone had to. My latest is Huh Cat, reimagined as a Bakeneko loose in the Floating World of Edo-period Japan. He joins a collection of meme-based ukiyo-e pieces featuring everything from side-eyed Shibas to Geishas yelling at cats.

Check out the rest of my work on this project on my Instagram down below.

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"Woman Yelling At Cat" In Ukiyo-E Style

Two-panel artwork inspired by 1800s Japan depicting meme-style characters in traditional attire and a grumpy cat.

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Bill Swallow
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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can actually hear this one, like a bad lip-sync'd "chop socky" movie...

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    "Black Cat Zoning Out In The Mirror" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Traditional Japanese artwork style depicting a woman and a cat meme inspired by 1800s Japan illustrations.

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    "Is This A Pigeon?" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Traditional 1800s Japan style drawing of a man and a butterfly with flowers, inspired by memes artwork.

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    Bill Swallow
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I must appreciate the delicate beauty and poetry of nature before I go to disembowel my Lord's enemies!"

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    "Distracted Boyfriend" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Two traditional 1800s Japan style drawings of people with detailed clothing, inspired by memes in 1800s Japan.

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    "When The Sun Hits" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Japanese man in traditional attire making an OK gesture with Mount Fuji and a rising sun in the background, meme style.

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    "I Can't, There's A Cat On My Kimono" In Ukiyo-E Style

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    Bill Swallow
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bonus points for Lucky Cat in the background! And that fox (?) fur is gorgeous! (Also - just noticed Doge-san on the left... And is that the two-piece 'Woman Yelling At Cat' above Lucky Cat? But that Switch is a definite anachronism!)

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    "Huh Cat" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Traditional Japanese-style drawing of a surprised woman and giant cat, inspired by 1800s Japan memes.

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    "Well Now I Am Not Doing It" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Traditional Japanese artwork of an angry man inspired by memes reimagined in 1800s Japan style with colorful patterns and clouds.

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    "Megusta And Derpy Girl" In Ukiyo-E Style

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    "Gaming By Moonlight" In Ukiyo-E Style

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    "Noooooo!" In Ukiyo-E Style

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    Jnausicaa
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I have seen a prints or two with that actor playing a different character.

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