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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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6 months ago Created 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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    "Doge" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Illustration of a Shiba Inu dog in 1800s Japan style, blending traditional art with modern meme culture.

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    Deirdre
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rest in peace, beloved Doge!

    Twidder Sux
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An adorable meme now forever associated with incompetent n**i bazillionaire.

    Bill Swallow
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, starting off with a pretty simple and easy one...

    Dorothy Reiser
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could have gotten someone with better penmanship.

    Jnausicaa
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is in the style of the time.

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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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    6 months ago Created 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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    #5

    "Longcat" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Giant cat rising from ocean waves in 1800s Japan style, blending traditional art with meme culture.

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    "This Is Fine" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Illustration of a woman in traditional 1800s Japan attire sitting calmly amid stylized flames, inspired by historical meme art.

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    "Longcat" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Traditional Japanese style artwork showing a giant monster’s shadow over a river, blending 1800s Japan with meme culture.

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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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    #9

    "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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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I am getting SUCH John Belushi vibes off of this one!

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

    Traditional 1800s Japan style artwork depicting modern memes with women interacting and a sleeping cat in a room.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created 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

    Japanese artwork blending 1800s style with modern internet memes featuring surreal characters in a traditional setting at night.

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    "Gaming By Moonlight" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Traditional Japanese style artwork depicting a woman using a smartphone illustrating memes in 1800s Japan.

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    #15

    "Noooooo!" In Ukiyo-E Style

    Two traditional 1800s Japan style ukiyo-e portraits reimagining modern memes with expressive faces and vibrant colors.

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    Jnausicaa
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    6 months ago Created 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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