Shanghai Tango – Karen V. Wasylowski

A couple of years ago, we shared a publication with you about a talented Chinese artist Tango Gao (also known as Shanghai Tango) who creates thought-provoking yet still light and fun illustrations without using words.

If you fancy visual and intellectual humor, you don’t need to look anywhere further because you are up for a treat! Tango, whose real name is Gao Youjun, did not stop creating witty illustrations since the last time we wrote about them here on Bored Panda. No, Tango is back with a sequel to his art which is both simple and minimalistic, yet profound in the message it sends.

Tango began creating these illustrations back in 2010 when prompted by a friend, he decided to develop a habit of drawing daily (that’s an excellent habit to pick up). Now, he delights his 108,000 followers on Instagram with light-hearted and sometimes challenging illustrations on daily basis.

Scroll down the page and see for yourself!

#1

Pets are always there for us, especially when it comes to putting smiles on our faces.

#2

You can become whatever you want in life.

#3

“Excuse me, may I see your baby?”

#4

#5

New Year’s resolution for 2019: let’s ditch the bra.

#6

Possibly, a new idea for a SnapChat filter?

#7

Up Next: The Secret Life Of Toiletries – Behind The Scenes.

#8

A love letter written in hundreds of heartbeats.

#9

#10

Mood rings are so last year. Meet mood mustache. Perfectly edible as well.

#11

That moment when someones tries to insult you, but you have achieved an excellent ability to deflect all things negative.

#12

#13

Despite the friendly smile that this polar bear wears, we would say the illustration definitely falls outside of the light-heartedness spectrum. Time’s ticking, what are your thoughts?