The internet has had a profound impact on art in many ways, and one of the most fascinating and distinctive manifestations of this influence is the rise of memes as a driving form in art forms. Memes are essentially units of culture that spread rapidly through the internet, and while they may seem like trivial or even frivolous digital creations, they have, in fact, had a significant impact on the way we create, consume, and think about art. One such artist paying honor to the way in which this phenomenon has impacted our culture is Daniel Arthur.
A lot of Daniel’s work is paintings and drawings of images that have had a large social impact through the internet, such as the woman yelling at a cat meme seen above, as well as images that have been largely influenced by the internet’s impact. This type of art represents a unique form of artistic expression that reflects the digital age’s fast-paced, collaborative, and often humorous nature. They have democratized art, challenged traditional artistic conventions, and become a cultural force that shapes the way we communicate, share ideas, and engage with the world around us. Check out all of Daniel’s work on his Instagram and check out a few more of our favorites below.
