Great Examples of Comedy Brought Forth in Art
Usually, creating art for a company is a tedious process, going through multiple revisions before the client is finally satisfied with your work. It can be even more frustrating when you lead an entire team. However, you still love the work, no matter how demanding it is, as you are still able to be creative.
When it comes to comedy in art, there isn’t a lack of it, but it is rarely showcased. Usually, it is in the forms of music and video, but can also appear in more “traditional” illustrations and paintings.
In this showcase, we have brought together a number of excellent comedic pieces from Behance, one of the largest portfolio sites around.
What Work Made the List
While some general work was included, we have focused on several areas:
- Work that really stands out.
- Art, whether illustration or animation, that uses a comedic approach to a serious (or already funny) situation or past event.
- Inspiration that can help you expand as an artist or designer.
Great Works of Art with a Focus on Comedy
While the comedy may not appear at first in these works, they have been selected as they express more than just raw art. All images link to the page where you can find the work.
FIRMA 100 Years
A look back at 100 years of FIRMA, which has “just become our tool to embody our fantasies which are expanding enormously.”
Match.com Commercial
A still shot from a commercial for Match.com, a dating service, which was entirely done in 3D.
Panda Revolution III
Flying the flags of their fathers, this has been inspired by the Chinese Cultural Revolution era.
Real Life Dexter
A combination of popular television characters to produce the “real life” Dexter character.
Migration – People Move, People Change
A poster about migration for the contest Bineal Cartel Bolivia.
Big Head
Poplar and iconic figures, whether real people or simply animations, re-designed with a new look.
Wish Cards
These are original wish cards that feature collages made form victorian illustration, printed on artistic paper. You can see one of the pieces below, which translates to “You are a great part of our team!”
Homage to Franz Borghese
A great set of illustrations that pay homage to Franz Borghese, a famous Italian illustrator.
The Penguins and the Moon
A great set of illustrations that portray real-life events and people.
Illustrations about Portuguese Children
This is a preview of work which has been exhibited, inspired by the Portuguese children who are being manipulated to buy laptops.
Zune - Sharing Energy
A comedic approach to the artwork released for the Windows/Zune platforms recently.
Editorial Illustrations
This illustration was for the flu season, showing some of the effects.
Skinny Legged Wolves Can’t Jump
A promotional poster that features cute characters, likely mocking the popular children’s story.
Senor Mustachie
No one messes with Senor Mustachie.
Fruit Abuse
Inspired by a drawing of a face on fruit. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the story and the other photos.
MacBeth
An invitation for MacBeth, but also takes the McDonald’s branding into play.
Confused Chaos
Simply a fun and confusing photo/manipulation.
The Future is Already Here
A comedic approach to the popular technology item, the iPhone, and how it has been perceived.
Operacion Xcellerator
Translated, this poster is about the drug war that crosses between Mexico and the Untied States. It places the two “characters” in a comic.
Domo Does London
A popular television mascot in Japan, this character is spreading, and can also be used in comedic ways.
Conclusion
If you want to see more work like this, please let us know. Which work was your favorite form those showcased above?
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