Artist Unveils Pokemon-Inspired Take on Michelangelo’s Masterpiece

A creative fan took to the internet to unveil their unique take on Michelangelo’s legendary painting, The Creation of Adam. This time, the masterpiece was reimagined with a Pokemon twist, featuring none other than Arceus as the divine creator and Mew as the subject of creation.

In the world of Pokemon lore, Mew is often thought of as the progenitor of all Pokemon, being introduced way back in Pokemon Red and Blue with the intriguing twist that it carries the DNA of every Pokemon species. This was further expanded upon when the series revealed Arceus as the universal creator within the Pokemon universe. So, it seems only fitting for an artist to depict Mew as one of Arceus’s very first creations in this inspiring artwork.

The artist, known online as Cordio04, shared their innovative piece on Reddit. They cleverly reinterpreted the classic 1500s work found on the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo. Cordio04’s creation, aptly named The Creation of Mew, captures Arceus extending its leg to touch Mew’s tail, illustrating a subtle nod to the little creature’s playful floating habit, especially while lounging on its back. This piece is a delightful tribute to how the Pokemon universe creatively borrows inspiration from our real-world culture and history.

But this imaginative endeavor is far from finished. Enthusiastic about further elaborating on their artwork, Cordio04 has plans to incorporate more Pokemon characters into the scene, aiming to include the Lake Guardian Trio. Considering these three were also creations of Arceus, it makes perfect sense to expand the scene with them. Engaging with fans, Cordio04 also fielded suggestions for embellishments, such as the addition of Arceus’ Life Plates with silhouettes of other Mythic and Legendary Pokemon, though they mused that this might clutter the composition. Another idea floated was to add the Creation Trio, to which the artist seemed eager to give this suggestion a shot.

Watching how Cordio04 continues to evolve this artwork will be intriguing. The ongoing debate over which Pokemon was indeed the first is lively among fans—some pointing to Bulbasaur due to its position in the Pokedex, others to Rhydon as the first designed Pokemon. Regardless of these debates, Cordio04’s tribute is a witty and charming homage to the beloved franchise.

The Pokemon franchise itself hardly requires an introduction, as it’s become a sprawling media behemoth encompassing games, television, films, manga, and more, all tracing back to its creator, Satoshi Tajiri. This devotion to the series, as demonstrated by Cordio04’s work, reinforces the enduring allure and inspiration it continues to offer to fans worldwide.