Are you the type of person who loves a witty quip? A punchy pun? A tiny sculpted monster? We've got just the thing for you. Take the smile test with some of our favourite witty artists - try not to laugh too loud though. Especially if you're currently sat in a library.
Babak Ganjei
Babak Ganjei is the master of the witty typography print. His humorous inner-musings are the perfect mix of eccentricity and relatability. His witty inner musings are weird and wonderful, appealing to our playful nature. Inspired by the music and comedy of the 1990s, Babak is a prolific artist whose artwork is energetic, unpredictable and darkly funny. You don’t have to relate to Babak’s artwork to find it funny, but you do have to embrace the absurdity of it all.
AAWatson
What could be better than cheeky British phrases and classical portraits combined into one? In theory, AAWatson’s formula seems a bit eccentric. Using found imagery from classical portraits, AAWatson combines this with his quintessentially British phrases like ‘Gibberish’ and ‘codswallop’ to create fun artworks that are full of character and personality.
Haus of Lucy
Looking for art to make your guests smile? Haus of Lucy is your answer. A unique mixture of 18th century painting and contemporary references, Lucy has us thinking: is the lady in the portrait actually wearing Beats headphones? The unexpected and downright sneaky ways that these unexpected contemporary additions are added to Lucy’s prints are extremely humorous. We love the refreshingly comic disruption of the ordinary, juxtaposing the past and the present in a newfound and unique way. From Amazon vans in little villages to Primark bags being hauled around by 18th century women, Haus of Lucy embraces the absurd, and has lots of fun whilst she does.
Colour Black
Colour Black’s interactive artworks create a conversation between artwork and viewer - albeit a silly one. Playing with vibrant colours, witty messaging and inventive references, Colour Black creates art that is engaging and playful. Reminiscent of doodles in school text books and in the margins of diaries, Colour Black’s collection of prints feels relatable yet thought provoking. Tackling themes of climate change especially, Colour Black seamlessly merges comedy with hard-hitting subjects. These artworks prove that serious topics can be discussed in an unserious way, and the message is just as successful.
Viktor Zuk
Viktor Zuk constantly surprises us with each of his quirky sculpted offerings. One minute you'll be discovering a series of peculiar looking birds straight from a fairytale book, while the next you'll be giggling at Viktor's collection of sweet monsters with pinch-able little faces (no exaggeration). Viktor's sculptures are full of humour and fantasy, perfect for both kids and grown-ups alike.
Cover image via Babak Ganjei
