A perfectly dry take on modern optimism. Two small creatures take in a sunny landscape while acknowledging the ever-present anxiety beneath it all—making this cartoon both charming and painfully relatable. A smart, minimalist piece for anyone who appreciates humor that balances beauty with existential dread.
Original cartoon art by Tom Toro, published in the New Yorker online on May 15, 2020. Archival ink pen and ink wash on 11" x 14" Bristol vellum paper. Excellent condition.