Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Paintings

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Also known as: SBY Paintings

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Paintings is an exploitable photo meme featuring Indonesia's sixth president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (commonly known as SBY), posing proudly beside several of his own paintings. After the original photos went viral in August 2021, Indonesian internet users edited the image by swapping out SBY's artwork for various memes, famous paintings, and pop culture references2.

Overview

The meme uses a photograph of former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono standing in what appears to be a personal gallery, gesturing toward several framed paintings he created. The composition, with SBY looking pleased alongside multiple canvases, made it a natural exploitable template. Editors replace the visible paintings with anything from iconic Squidward art pieces to anime scenes to classical masterworks, while SBY's proud pose stays intact1.

On August 7, 2021, Instagram user @jansensitindaon uploaded a series of photos showing Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono displaying his paintings1. SBY served as Indonesia's president from 2004 to 2014 and took up painting after leaving office2. The Instagram post picked up more than 20,100 likes within three days. That same day, Facebook user Sanjaya Kuss Indarto reposted the image, where it collected over 2,200 reactions and 1,300 shares in the same timeframe1.

Origin & Background

Platform
Instagram (source photo), Facebook (viral spread)
Key People
@jansensitindaon, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Date
2021

On August 7, 2021, Instagram user @jansensitindaon uploaded a series of photos showing Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono displaying his paintings1. SBY served as Indonesia's president from 2004 to 2014 and took up painting after leaving office2. The Instagram post picked up more than 20,100 likes within three days. That same day, Facebook user Sanjaya Kuss Indarto reposted the image, where it collected over 2,200 reactions and 1,300 shares in the same timeframe1.

How It Spread

The photo caught fire quickly among Indonesian-speaking internet users, who immediately recognized the exploitable potential of SBY's gallery pose.

On August 7, 2021, Facebook user Gavyn Yudhistira posted an edited version replacing SBY's paintings with iconic Squidward Tentacles artworks. That edit pulled in 410 reactions and 820 shares within three days1. The next day, the Indonesian Facebook page Televi S H I T P O S T I N G shared a version that hit over 1,900 reactions and 166 shares. Also on August 8, the Facebook page for Indonesian webcomic Si Juki uploaded an edit swapping the paintings for famous works of art including "The Scream" and "The Mona Lisa," earning more than 2,200 reactions and 1,300 shares in two days1.

The meme jumped to other platforms on August 8 when Facebook user Hanung posted an edit featuring a Neon Genesis Evangelion scene in place of the paintings, getting over 780 reactions and 1,200 shares. Twitter user @Medanseni shared the image the same day, reaching more than 1,300 likes and 348 retweets1. On August 9, Instagram user @komikkitaig uploaded a cartoonish redrawn version of the photo that picked up over 3,800 likes in less than a day1.

How to Use This Meme

The format is straightforward. Find the original photo of SBY standing beside his paintings, then replace the visible canvases with images of your choosing. Common approaches include:

- Swapping paintings for well-known meme images or reaction faces - Inserting famous artworks (real or fictional) as if SBY painted them - Adding anime screenshots, video game scenes, or pop culture references - Creating a cartoonish or illustrated redraw of the entire scene

The humor typically comes from the contrast between SBY's dignified, proud demeanor and whatever absurd or unexpected "artwork" now fills the frames. The more ridiculous the replacement, the better the joke tends to land.

Cultural Impact

The meme spread almost exclusively within Indonesian internet communities, making it a strong example of region-specific meme culture. SBY's status as a well-known former head of state gave the template immediate recognition among Indonesian speakers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram1. The rapid adoption by established Indonesian meme pages like Si Juki and Televi S H I T P O S T I N G helped the format reach a wide domestic audience within its first 48 hours1.

Fun Facts

SBY's original paintings in the photos were genuine. He took up painting as a hobby after his presidency ended in 2014.

The meme spread almost entirely in Indonesian-language communities, making it one of the more locally contained exploitable memes of 2021.

The original Instagram post by @jansensitindaon hit 20,100 likes in just three days, suggesting strong organic interest in SBY's art even before the edits started1.

Derivatives & Variations

Squidward Paintings Edit:

One of the earliest and most shared versions, replacing SBY's art with Squidward Tentacles' famous in-show paintings[1].

Classical Art Edit:

Si Juki's version featuring "The Scream," "The Mona Lisa," and other masterpieces as SBY's supposed creations[1].

Evangelion Edit:

A popular variant inserting a Neon Genesis Evangelion scene into the painting frames[1].

Cartoon Redraw:

Instagram user @komikkitaig's illustrated version reimagining the entire photo in a cartoonish style[1].

Frequently Asked Questions

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Paintings

2021Exploitable imagedead

Also known as: SBY Paintings

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Paintings is an exploitable photo meme featuring Indonesia's sixth president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (commonly known as SBY), posing proudly beside several of his own paintings. After the original photos went viral in August 2021, Indonesian internet users edited the image by swapping out SBY's artwork for various memes, famous paintings, and pop culture references2.

Overview

The meme uses a photograph of former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono standing in what appears to be a personal gallery, gesturing toward several framed paintings he created. The composition, with SBY looking pleased alongside multiple canvases, made it a natural exploitable template. Editors replace the visible paintings with anything from iconic Squidward art pieces to anime scenes to classical masterworks, while SBY's proud pose stays intact1.

On August 7, 2021, Instagram user @jansensitindaon uploaded a series of photos showing Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono displaying his paintings1. SBY served as Indonesia's president from 2004 to 2014 and took up painting after leaving office2. The Instagram post picked up more than 20,100 likes within three days. That same day, Facebook user Sanjaya Kuss Indarto reposted the image, where it collected over 2,200 reactions and 1,300 shares in the same timeframe1.

Origin & Background

Platform
Instagram (source photo), Facebook (viral spread)
Key People
@jansensitindaon, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Date
2021

On August 7, 2021, Instagram user @jansensitindaon uploaded a series of photos showing Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono displaying his paintings1. SBY served as Indonesia's president from 2004 to 2014 and took up painting after leaving office2. The Instagram post picked up more than 20,100 likes within three days. That same day, Facebook user Sanjaya Kuss Indarto reposted the image, where it collected over 2,200 reactions and 1,300 shares in the same timeframe1.

How It Spread

The photo caught fire quickly among Indonesian-speaking internet users, who immediately recognized the exploitable potential of SBY's gallery pose.

On August 7, 2021, Facebook user Gavyn Yudhistira posted an edited version replacing SBY's paintings with iconic Squidward Tentacles artworks. That edit pulled in 410 reactions and 820 shares within three days1. The next day, the Indonesian Facebook page Televi S H I T P O S T I N G shared a version that hit over 1,900 reactions and 166 shares. Also on August 8, the Facebook page for Indonesian webcomic Si Juki uploaded an edit swapping the paintings for famous works of art including "The Scream" and "The Mona Lisa," earning more than 2,200 reactions and 1,300 shares in two days1.

The meme jumped to other platforms on August 8 when Facebook user Hanung posted an edit featuring a Neon Genesis Evangelion scene in place of the paintings, getting over 780 reactions and 1,200 shares. Twitter user @Medanseni shared the image the same day, reaching more than 1,300 likes and 348 retweets1. On August 9, Instagram user @komikkitaig uploaded a cartoonish redrawn version of the photo that picked up over 3,800 likes in less than a day1.

How to Use This Meme

The format is straightforward. Find the original photo of SBY standing beside his paintings, then replace the visible canvases with images of your choosing. Common approaches include:

- Swapping paintings for well-known meme images or reaction faces - Inserting famous artworks (real or fictional) as if SBY painted them - Adding anime screenshots, video game scenes, or pop culture references - Creating a cartoonish or illustrated redraw of the entire scene

The humor typically comes from the contrast between SBY's dignified, proud demeanor and whatever absurd or unexpected "artwork" now fills the frames. The more ridiculous the replacement, the better the joke tends to land.

Cultural Impact

The meme spread almost exclusively within Indonesian internet communities, making it a strong example of region-specific meme culture. SBY's status as a well-known former head of state gave the template immediate recognition among Indonesian speakers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram1. The rapid adoption by established Indonesian meme pages like Si Juki and Televi S H I T P O S T I N G helped the format reach a wide domestic audience within its first 48 hours1.

Fun Facts

SBY's original paintings in the photos were genuine. He took up painting as a hobby after his presidency ended in 2014.

The meme spread almost entirely in Indonesian-language communities, making it one of the more locally contained exploitable memes of 2021.

The original Instagram post by @jansensitindaon hit 20,100 likes in just three days, suggesting strong organic interest in SBY's art even before the edits started1.

Derivatives & Variations

Squidward Paintings Edit:

One of the earliest and most shared versions, replacing SBY's art with Squidward Tentacles' famous in-show paintings[1].

Classical Art Edit:

Si Juki's version featuring "The Scream," "The Mona Lisa," and other masterpieces as SBY's supposed creations[1].

Evangelion Edit:

A popular variant inserting a Neon Genesis Evangelion scene into the painting frames[1].

Cartoon Redraw:

Instagram user @komikkitaig's illustrated version reimagining the entire photo in a cartoonish style[1].

Frequently Asked Questions