Ridiculous Mug (cool mug)

This digital artwork is part of The Ridiculous Mug series, presenting a humorous spin on 1980s magazine advertisements. The piece features a real ceramic mug designed and created specifically for this series, photographed and digitally composed to mimic the bold, eye-catching style of retro advertising.

Drawing inspiration from the exaggerated claims and flashy presentation typical of 1980s consumer product ads, this work plays with the absurdity of marketing language and visual design. The "cool mug" becomes both the subject and the vehicle for commentary on consumer culture and advertising aesthetics of the era.

The physical ceramic mug was handcrafted as part of the conceptual process, bridging the gap between digital art and tangible craft. This approach emphasizes the relationship between virtual representation and physical reality, questioning how objects gain meaning through their presentation and context.