Talented Artist Combines Pop Culture Icons with the Elegance of Traditional Japanese Art

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John Summers • Contributor
Dec 14, 2024 11:00 PM EST

The first time I stumbled upon Jed Henry's work—I was scrolling through some random corner of the internet, and for a split second, I genuinely thought I had discovered a collection of ancient Japanese woodblock prints. The intricate detail, the vibrant yet weathered colors, and the unmistakable ukiyo-e style—it all looked so authentic. Then I spotted something that didn't quite fit: was that Mario leaping over a Goomba? And wait, is that Link battling Ganon?

It hit me like a ton of cherry blossoms—these weren't relics from Japan's Edo period; they were stunning reimaginings of some of the most iconic pop culture moments ever. Jed Henry somehow blends the elegance of traditional Japanese art with the geeky goodness of our favorite video games, anime, and movies, creating pieces that feel both nostalgic and timeless. These are the kinds of works that make you stop scrolling and stare.

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    Iron man

    匠甲冑と人 をうず
    via Jed Henry
  • 02

    The Last of us

    Cheezburger Image 10440632832
    via Jed Henry
  • 03

    Doom

    Cheezburger Image 10440633088
    via Jed Henry
  • 04

    Alien

    Jo Nom
    via Jed Henry
  • 05

    The Witcher

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    via Jed Henry
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    Star wars

    646 勢力五三現と内
    via Jed Henry
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    Star wars

    努力五始三現,I 今 RUA
    via Jed Henry
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    Star wars

    勢力五肱三覓之外, 晰名不灰勝利 老我从打者
    via Jed Henry
  • 09

    The Mandalorian

    344
    via Jed Henry
  • 10

    Final Fantasy VII

    Cheezburger Image 10440634368
    via Jed Henry
  • 11

    Metal gear solid

    肖英 像雄
    via Jed Henry
  • 12

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

    ホー向かって つづく··· くるのか
    via Jed Henry
  • 13

    Mario and Yoshi

    00 魔 肖英 像雄
    via Jed Henry
  • 14

    Luigi

    肖英 像雄
    via Jed Henry
  • 15

    Ryu

    肖英 像雄
    via Jed Henry
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    Akuma

    肖英 像雄
    via Jed Henry
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    Sailor moon

    星武 阿S
    via Jed Henry
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    One punch man

    面白半分で勇者 脆把憂
    via Jed Henry
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    Avatar the last air bender

    土火氣水 S
    via Jed Henry
  • 20

    Fullmetal Alchemist

    不 反魂の黄金術師
    via Jed Henry
  • 21

    Death note

    ここの供 BBBB
    via Jed Henry
  • 22

    Kingdom hearts

    王国心 光克冥
    via Jed Henry
  • 23

    Spider-Man

    他人 又はしければコーン 救いう人、 直 美です K
    via Jed Henry
  • 24

    Berserk

    SKETCH
    via Jed Henry
  • 25

    Metal gear Solid

    MANY 大蛇深潜然奇襲 銓機哽
    via Jed Henry
  • 26

    Chrono Trigger

    漂 9 0 .
    via Jed Henry
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    Chrono Trigger

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    via Jed Henry
  • 28

    One Piece

    贼王
    via Jed Henry
  • 29

    The Legend of Zelda

    JoHarry 2018 012
    via Jed Henry
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    TMNT

    Cheezburger Image 10440640768
    via Jed Henry
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    Dragon Ball Z

    龍 不想有动 20 2018 Jzo Honey
    via Jed Henry
  • 32

    Spirited Away

    Jo Nom
    via Jed Henry
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    Mega man

    Cheezburger Image 10440644864
    via Jed Henry
  • 34

    Star Fox

    Cheezburger Image 10440645376
    via Jed Henry
  • 35

    Castlevania

    S-EDC OWLEDCT JED HENRY 2012
    via Jed Henry
  • 36

    Donkey Kong

    POCKEY KOCE
    via Jed Henry
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    Link

    LIK
    via Jed Henry
  • 38

    Metroid

    F 1114 شـ شش いい 11.1 いてい 1111
    via Jed Henry
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    Gundam

    可 ANSPA P00S d 少なく たわれるも
    via Jed Henry
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    Mario Kart

    ECK O KIKT
    via Jed Henry
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    Samus (Metroid)

    Cheezburger Image 10440648448
    via Jed Henry
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    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

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    via Jed Henry
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    Pokémon

    Cheezburger Image 10440649216
    via Jed Henry
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    Naruto

    「古祟翻息 鳴巨
    via Jed Henry

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