Scooby-Doo painting by Axelle Salvage

Scooby-Doo

Year: 2020.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas.

Size: 100 x 100 cm I 39.37 x 39.27 inches.

The Mystery of the Snacker

The art piece story:

In this playful yet subversive take on the beloved mystery-solving gang, Scooby-Doo has imprisoned Shaggy and Velma behind bars while Fred and Daphne are rendered dizzy and disoriented, surrounded by hypnotic spirals that mirror the confusion in their eyes. The cause of this chaos? Scooby's selfish desire to keep an entire cake to himself - a delicious creation resembling the iconic Mystery Machine van, complete with hamburgers adorning the top, presented on a silver platter.

However, justice arrives in the form of the diminutive but determined Scrappy-Doo, who springs into action from the foreground. With his signature battle cry PUPPY POWER! emblazoned on a pink and white banner, the young pup launches himself toward the coveted cake, ready to restore order and fairness to the group.

This 100x100cm square composition captures the essence of childhood cartoon logic while exploring themes of greed, friendship, and the triumph of justice over selfishness. Created in 2020 to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Scooby-Doo (1969-2020), this piece demonstrates the artist lifelong appreciation for the franchise while showcasing her ability to reimagine familiar characters in unexpected narrative contexts. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition reflect the energy and humor of the original cartoon while adding layers of storytelling complexity that invite viewers to reconsider the relationships between these iconic characters.

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