Deconstructed Bugs

LA-based artist Matt Gondek has given a destructive makeover to the likes of Homer Simpson, Bugs Bunny, Spongebob, and other famous figures in pop culture cartoons by "deconstructing" them. Before picking up a paintbrush, the self-taught artist worked as a freelance graphic illustrator. He chose to portray the personalities he saw on TV and in comic books using characters he grew up with for their familiarity. He feels that art has always been influenced by its time and the environment in which it was created, and Gondek, who was born in 1982, was weaned on Nickelodeon, Nintendo, and comic books. Though the deconstruction is morbid in principle, Gondek's hilarious implementation relies on cheerful whimsy instead. His unique style is defined by his use of bold lines, vibrant color, and graphic nature. 2019's characters, such Deconstructed Pig, Deconstructed Sponge, and Deconstructed Kakrotto, are totally recognizable, with one half revealing the original form and the other blasted apar