Bart Simpson
Oftentimes, animated films give off the impression of perfect, idealized worlds.
He unwraps iconic cartoon characters and reveals what is hidden beneath.
This made me realize it was time to create my own world, Thelen explains to My Modern Met.
Bart Simpson
TheTrappedseries is a perfect way to show these worlds together.
In each of these paintings, the cartoon layer is peeled from the subject in a tight spiral.
The ribbon in the series represents a mask which we hide behind, Thelen adds.
Close-up of Super A painting Bart Simpson
This space between gives space to peek out and show a small part of ourselves.
Artist Stefan Thelen, aka Super A, unwraps cartoon characters.
Bart Simpson (close-up)
Itchy & Scratchy
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog (close-up)
Garfield
Kermit the Frog
Donald Duck
Sylvester and Tweety Bird
“The Little Mermaid”
“My Neighbor Totoro”
“Spirited Away”
“Princess Mononoke”
Buzz Lightyear
Mighty Mouse
Jose Carioca
Puss in Boots
“The Adventures of Tintin”
Mr. Peanut
