The 'Art vs. Artist' meme (also known as #ArtVsArtist) became a viral social media challenge on platforms like Twitter and Instagram around 2016. It typically consists of a 3x3 grid featuring eight pieces of an artist's work surrounding a central portrait or selfie of the creator. The goal is to see if there is a visual or stylistic resemblance between the artist and their creations. This trend resurfaces periodically, serving as a powerful self-promotion tool for illustrators, digital painters, and photographers to introduce themselves to new audiences and celebrate their unique aesthetic across the art community.