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

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

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The Last of us

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Doom

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Alien

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The Witcher

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Star wars

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Star wars

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Star wars

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The Mandalorian

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Final Fantasy VII

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Metal gear solid

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

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Mario and Yoshi

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Luigi

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Ryu

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Akuma

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Sailor moon

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One punch man

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Avatar the last air bender

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Fullmetal Alchemist

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Death note

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Kingdom hearts

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Spider-Man

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Berserk

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Metal gear Solid

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Chrono Trigger

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Chrono Trigger

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One Piece

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The Legend of Zelda

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TMNT

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Dragon Ball Z

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Spirited Away

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Mega man

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Star Fox

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Castlevania

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Donkey Kong

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Link

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Metroid

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Gundam

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Mario Kart

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Samus (Metroid)

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

via Jed Henry
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Pokémon

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Naruto

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