260Kviews
“Yes, But”: Artist Draws A Series Of Sarcastic Comics That Show How Contradictory Society Is (22 New Pics)
Interview With ArtistNot even a year has passed, and Russian artist Anton Gudim is back on Bored Panda! In today's article, we want to share more of his sarcastic comics from the "YES, BUT" series. Anton is a master of absurdity, irony, and dark humor. His illustrations perfectly capture the ridiculousness of modern society and make fun of something that we have accepted as normal.
Anton Gudim is mostly known for the quirky short paneled comics he shares on Instagram, which now has more than 1 million followers. His newest project "YES, BUT" is similar in the topics, but is different in style, because here, unlike in his other works, Anton posts only two-panel comics. But don't get yourselves tricked! Even though they are shorter, these comics are no less influential. The illustrations touch on topics such as consumerism, people's behavior, ecology and many more. Through the prism of humor and irony, that's how Anton portrays modern society.
More info: Instagram | patreon.com | gudim.threadless.com | Instagram
This post may include affiliate links.
Anton Gudim has been drawing for as long as he can remember. However, his profession has nothing or little to do with art. The artist graduated from a technical university since he had a talent when it came to mathematics and began working as an engineer. Throughout his career, Anton changed a few jobs, but he felt that something was missing. It was then that he realized that he would like to return to drawing, but "with a more formed worldview.”
"I am not doing anything on purpose. I am not out for a 'safari' with a camera on people to see them in their habitat. I just live my life: and my life is both everyday affairs and social networks. As soon as I started the 'YES, BUT' project, I began to notice examples of this format literally everywhere. So I just live and take notes."
We got curious whether Anton feels the need to return to his works after some time in order to improve them. The artist shared that he tries not to devote too much time to each work (we are talking about several days of revisions) because after finishing one work, his mind is freed up for a new idea - and this is the main engine of his creative process.
"Sometimes I return to my works 3-4 years ago and slightly correct them. My drawing skills are getting better, but for some time some ideas remain relevant, so I want to refine some ideas in terms of presentation, to show that I can do better. However, some figures do not require revision after years."
If you want to see a previous post featuring more "YES, BUT" comics, click here. Anton's older works can be found here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
In Italy, they use solar energy (also known as clothes lines) to dry their laundry. They don't seem to mind if all their neighbors and passersby find out that they wash their clothes. Apparently, they think that wearing clean clothes, and saving money and protecting the environment, is a good thing.
This is similar to the time a veggie co worker had a go at me for eating a bacon sandwich. I happily interjected her whole "meat is murder" speech to remind her that she was wearing leather boots.
The bald guy doesn't need to wear a swim cap like the other 3
It's not just a concern of eating fish in general, the main issue with this is the absolute havoc overfishing does to aquatic environments, fresh or salt water.
All those instruments but using fake programs to make music. Where's the feeling?!!! Edit: I was joking along the lines of "once more with feeling" I've used programs to compose really awesome stuff but also actual instruments. Summer night jam sessions wouldn't be the same with a program.
I mean... they shouldn't be ashamed if they like their hair :/ {no offense ppl}
I don't feel he's ashamed, it's the contrast between the colorful hair and the sadness he's feeling at the same time. Kind of "don't judge a book by its cover".
Load More Replies...Several of these don't make a lot of sense. Feels like they were trying to hit a quota. Dude wears rainbow hair, but then goes to funeral conformed to an all black attire... Yes, some traditions don't need revamping. It's a sombre moment. And he shouldn't avoid having fun hair because someone might die.
So my hair offends you? Grow the f**k up. He dressed in black, he should dye his hair black too for a day and then wait a year for it to grow down? Seems like you're implying he only dyed it for the funeral. BS. I had not this colorful but very much colored hair for a long time. This is not for the occasion
Most of them are in the 'expected costume' required for proper expression of grief. But the man with the colorful hair shows he mourns just himself. Respectfully yet defiantly remaining true to himself. Too many things in life have rules on what is proper and it is time to change things. No black at my funeral, no sad songs, no Lazarus story. Cake and cookies. Fun and happy singing. Zip-a-do-da zip-a-de-day, what a feeling, what a wonderful day. Plenty of sunshine coming my way, zip-a-de-do-da zip-a-d-day!
So...I should not attend funerals if I am not mainstream? Or what? Did not get this one.
Have you seen that IT Crowd episode when Richmond went to Raynhom's dad funeral, with full makeup?
People are expected to dye their hair black?? 🤨 what if you have naturally bright red hair or something? Hair isn’t clothes
Wear a hat ig. A black one. (are u allowed to do that at funerals?)
But that doesn't mean head to toe whole black, plus they are wearing black !
Load More Replies...He could put a temporary dye in for funerals, job interviews, etc. Like the black spray-on dyes they sell at Halloween.
These say a lot more about the artist than the society he's supposedly criticizing.
Those were a lot of strawmen, cherry picking, and random problems that most likely only exist in the artist's head
I must be missing something. I didn't get most of these. I feel like the artist is trying to say something but they dont know what.
I'm glad to know I'm not alone in thinking that same way.
Load More Replies...These say more about the artist than the society he's supposedly criticizing.
A lot of these just don't make sense...either that, or I'm incredibly sheltered and have no clue what the artist is referring to.
Everyone getting nitpicky in the comments is actually proving the artists point. We see what we want to see. We criticize him so we can ignore our own faults. I'll admit that I'm guilty of a few of those things. The artists didn't say he had never made any of those mistakes but he is acknowledging that they exist.
actually I agreed with lots of the points about ecology or common decency until he started to be a judgy idiot
Load More Replies...Pretentious and condescending. Also racist and sexist. The artist seems aware of the some paradoxes of modern society but should spend more time thinking about his own biases than other's benign imperfections.
can someone explain 15? is it implying that the woman has lost so much body strength a simple Christmas bauble is too much weight for her to bear? because it looks like shes sweating
It's because it's fun to decorate the Christmas tree but it's not to tidy up
Load More Replies...Do you ever even try not to be pessimistic and look at it for the funny and the ironic?
Load More Replies...These say a lot more about the artist than the society he's supposedly criticizing.
Those were a lot of strawmen, cherry picking, and random problems that most likely only exist in the artist's head
I must be missing something. I didn't get most of these. I feel like the artist is trying to say something but they dont know what.
I'm glad to know I'm not alone in thinking that same way.
Load More Replies...These say more about the artist than the society he's supposedly criticizing.
A lot of these just don't make sense...either that, or I'm incredibly sheltered and have no clue what the artist is referring to.
Everyone getting nitpicky in the comments is actually proving the artists point. We see what we want to see. We criticize him so we can ignore our own faults. I'll admit that I'm guilty of a few of those things. The artists didn't say he had never made any of those mistakes but he is acknowledging that they exist.
actually I agreed with lots of the points about ecology or common decency until he started to be a judgy idiot
Load More Replies...Pretentious and condescending. Also racist and sexist. The artist seems aware of the some paradoxes of modern society but should spend more time thinking about his own biases than other's benign imperfections.
can someone explain 15? is it implying that the woman has lost so much body strength a simple Christmas bauble is too much weight for her to bear? because it looks like shes sweating
It's because it's fun to decorate the Christmas tree but it's not to tidy up
Load More Replies...Do you ever even try not to be pessimistic and look at it for the funny and the ironic?
Load More Replies...