Matt Gondek Puts His Own Twist on Nostalgic Cartoons

From a melting Homer Simpson to a skeletal Mickey Mouse, Los Angeles-based artist Matt Gondek's subjects, or what he calls "Deconstructed Pop Icons," are largely inspired by pop culture cartoons. He's especially enamored of the vivid colors, bold lines, and accessibility of comic books -- translating their graphic elements into his action-packed creations across paintings, sculptures and designer toys.Gondek knew he wanted to pursue a career as an artist at a young age, creating his first comic ...