The Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) Painting meme emerged after the former Indonesian President shared photos of his newfound hobby—landscape painting—during the COVID-19 pandemic. Images of SBY standing proudly next to his detailed canvases of Pacitan landscapes quickly went viral across Indonesian social media. Netizens began using the paintings as a 'green screen' or blank slate, photoshopping everything from anime characters to political jokes and relatable daily struggles onto the canvas. The meme is celebrated for its wholesome origin combined with the internet's penchant for creative absurdity, turning a retired leader's peaceful retirement activity into a versatile tool for digital expression.