SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2026
| ARTIST: | Moon Pancake |
| COUNTRY: | Indonesia |
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| Moon Pancake is a serious small team who makes unserious illustrations for a living. We're extremely serious (ಠ.ಠ) about creating art that brings people joy and helps them laugh, even when life turns sour. Together with Orang (the orange 🍊), Pirira (the brain 🧠), and Kikan (the fish 🐟). The trio embraces life’s struggles and all its absurdities. Through their journey, they remind us that even in the loneliest moments, we don’t have to face everything alone. |
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Focus on Your Own Garden
Spending all our time looking at other people's gardens will never make our own grow. In an era where we have endless access to beautifully curated glimpses of everyone else's lives, it's never been easier to admire someone else's garden while neglecting our own. Maybe the real question isn't whose garden is greener, but when was the last time I watered mine?
Have You Pooped?
This was inspired by the simple relief of finally being able to poop, especially after a few frustrating days of waiting. Waiting for that long-awaited poop turns out to be a surprisingly universal experience. It's funny how something so ordinary can instantly make the whole day feel lighter.
Go Offline
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the constant noise of the online world? Back then, our attention wasn't pulled in a hundred different directions every minute. We created because it felt good, not because it had to be shared or seen. Maybe growing up isn't about leaving those moments behind, but finding our spark back.
Glad You Born
Growing up and becoming a responsible adult can sometimes come with the overwhelming weight of existence. We created this illustration as a gentle reminder that simply being here already means something, and that everyone’s presence matters. This piece is also a remake of our 6th-year anniversary illustration, which we decided to redraw for our 9th-year anniversary.
No Outside Clothes
I still remember a time when a group of friends were hanging out in my bedroom, and one of them casually lay down on my bed without asking. We had just come back from eating outside, but I couldn’t bring myself to say anything at the time. It became a surprisingly vivid memory, especially because I’ve always had a small personal rule of not getting into bed unless I’ve changed into my bedroom clothes. That little moment eventually inspired me to make this illustration.
Eat Your Veggies
Growing up, there was a little poster on our mom’s kitchen cabinet reminding us to eat vegetables. As kids, we were the ones picking and choosing what we would or wouldn't eat. Making this illustration now feels like carrying a piece of that childhood kitchen into adulthood.
Put Things Back
As someone with a scattered brain, keeping things tidy has always been a challenge, especially when life gets busy. This illustration wasn’t created to remind others, but rather to remind myself to be more mindful of my surroundings and to slowly build the habit of creating a tidier space.
Enjoy Small Things in Life
is one of those messages we hear all the time. Yet perhaps because those moments are so small, they're often the easiest to overlook. We made this illustration simply because we enjoyed the process of creating it, with no expectations beyond that. It ended up resonating with more people than we expected. Maybe the things that resonate most aren't always the ones we try hardest to make, but ones made with genuine presence and joy.