Rick & Morty 2020
The piece, titled Ricky Entering 2020, was created in 2019 as part of an “Annual Series,” using bold, exaggerated colors and chaotic brush strokes to capture the disoriented, wild energy often associated with both the character and the uncertainty of the year ahead. The character of Rick, known for his reckless genius and self-destructive habits, symbolizes how many people felt heading into that year: unprepared, overwhelmed, yet determined to face whatever came. The swirling background colors heighten that sense of being pulled into the unknown, while the lighter and blunt in Rick’s hands suggest coping mechanisms people often turn to in times of stress. In this way, the art isn’t just playful fan work, but also a commentary on society’s mindset during a historic moment of transition.
Rick & Morty 2021
This artwork channels the irreverent spirit of Rick and Morty to mark the cultural transition from 2020 into 2021. On the left, the stark middle finger becomes a raw symbol of frustration and defiance, rejecting the hardships, loss, and turbulence that defined 2020. On the right, Rick bursts through an interdimensional portal with his signature chaotic grin, cigarette in hand, embodying survival through humor, rebellion, and resilience—suggesting that even in uncertain times, defiance and laughter are a way forward.
Rick & Morty 2021
This painting captures the essence of the Rick and Morty dynamic: a constant tension between chaos and caution, confidence and doubt, rebellion and fear. Rick’s expression and posture represent his defiance, recklessness, and refusal to look back—a figure who embraces uncertainty and thrives on destruction as much as discovery. In contrast, Morty embodies anxiety, hesitation, and the human desire for safety, reflecting the cost of being pulled into someone else’s wild momentum. he glowing portal between them becomes a symbol of transition, risk, and possibility—it’s both a doorway to adventure and a rupture from stability. Together, their connection through clasped hands illustrates dependency and inevitability: Morty cannot escape Rick’s pull, just as Rick thrives on dragging Morty into his madness. In a deeper sense, the piece speaks to the human experience of moving into the unknown—where one side of us craves escape, rebellion, and reckless freedom, while the other clings to comfort, fear, and restraint.