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This Artist Illustrates Modern Society’s Problems, And Here Are 30 New Illustrations
Interview With ArtistIn the modern world where our countries, cities, and society evolve so rapidly, you would expect any problem to be easily solved. However, the issues we face usually grow with us and are ever-changing. Talented artist Alireza Pakdel illustrates such sensitive topics in his art and does a great job of making the viewer stop and think for a second.
Pakdel’s heartfelt illustrations have amassed quite a following on social media with people admiring how relevant and sentimental they feel. Bored Panda has posted about the artist’s work in the past: part 1, part 2. Today we want to take a look and unpack the newest art pieces by Alireza.
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When asked about his creative process, the artist says: “Sometimes ideas come to my mind suddenly and I immediately start working and bring the idea to paper but sometimes I research about an idea and I check the sources and collect information via photos and videos and after that, I start working. About my technique, I sketch on paper and then color by Procreate or Photoshop.” It usually takes Pakdel about a day to finish one of his illustrations.
We wondered if Pakdel ever has struggles coming up with new ideas, to which he replied: “Every cartoonist deals with creative block, and I'm not an exception to this rule. So in these times I stop working and I relax, play with my son or take care of my plants. Distracting myself from the subject or doing various things turns on my mind's engine.”
Every great creator needs someone to look up to for inspiration. The artist says: “Quino, an Argentinean cartoonist, inspires me. I really like his cartoons. But I have always tried to stay true to my personal style and I work hard to achieve my unique style.”
When asked about future plans, Pakdel says: “I have some important goals for my work and my most important goals are publishing my book, organizing various exhibitions around the world on the subject of immigration, corona, and current social issues and also producing some short animations of my ideas.”
They're going from the cold, white, winter of despair to the warm, green, spring of hope.
Cause she's living / In the love of the common people / Smiles from the heart of a family man / Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to / Mama's gonna love you / Just as much as she can
Weird. The one above is about feminism and then there is this one with such a traditional rolemodel.
I interpreted as refugees or immigrants from difficult backgrounds forging their way to a better life for their families.
Load More Replies...The men of Ukraine are carrying the weight of the war so their wives and children can escape to a better place. The men are staying behind to ultimately protect their country during this difficult season so their families will have a country with a bright future to return to.
Cowards. Running from the problem instead of standing up for themselves and fixing the problem.
I don't see this as karma. The wildlife protector's hands are in handcuffs...his hands "are tied" in chains. An impending death awaits him. The wildlife is trying to protect him, but they can't. If the man is killed, the wildlife will be as well.
This is in reference to the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 that was shot down shortly after take-off from Teheran on 8th January 2020, all 176 people on board died, there were no survivors. It was during the Persian Gulf crisis, the Iranian government admitted they shot it down, claim they mistook it for a missile although it's been suspected to be in retaliation for the death of IRCG General Qasem Suleimani by US forces.
The well-fed and comfortable are unable to see the starving family right before them.
This one strongly depends on where the intended audience of this cartoon is. In North America, Mute Swans are invasive. They bully and kill native waterfowl, destroying their nests and pecking their eggs. They were introduced to N. America by rich people who wanted their private lakes to look more european, but it's caused an enormous mess. Hunting of them is encouraged as a means to restore natural order. It's also worth noting that one of the strongest groups fighting to protect waterfowl and their habitats in general is supported by hunters.
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The headboard is the viewing panel for a woman wearing a burka. His hair is down, he's naked, he's got a gun, and rights. I don't know if this means she is watching over him, or if she's trapped behind the burka and has no rights.
I think they are made to be open to interpretation.
Load More Replies...Really did not need the explanation below each one. I like to figure these things out on my own and it's hard not to read the first comment when scrolling.🤷
Men and women are EQUAL, or at least should be. Currently, men get paid more than women and in some undeveloped countries, they have much more freedom, although in developed countries, it's harder to tell whether men or women are better off, but it's definitely one or the other. Men get paid more and there are a lot of sexist people who respect them more, but there's a lot going for women as well, like how they aren't expected to act as "tough" and aren't judged as much for certain things. Also, most major criminals and evil people in the past have been men, so whenever a crime is committed, men are the first suspects, even though women are equally capable of doing it.
Load More Replies...I think they are made to be open to interpretation.
Load More Replies...Really did not need the explanation below each one. I like to figure these things out on my own and it's hard not to read the first comment when scrolling.🤷
Men and women are EQUAL, or at least should be. Currently, men get paid more than women and in some undeveloped countries, they have much more freedom, although in developed countries, it's harder to tell whether men or women are better off, but it's definitely one or the other. Men get paid more and there are a lot of sexist people who respect them more, but there's a lot going for women as well, like how they aren't expected to act as "tough" and aren't judged as much for certain things. Also, most major criminals and evil people in the past have been men, so whenever a crime is committed, men are the first suspects, even though women are equally capable of doing it.
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