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Steffen Kraft, known online as ICONEO, is a German illustrator whose work blends simplicity with strong social commentary. Through clean lines and thoughtful concepts, he addresses themes such as environmental issues, digital dependence, and modern life’s quiet contradictions. His art invites viewers to pause and think, offering visual metaphors that act as mirrors for self-reflection.

Steffen has spoken about how the flood of online imagery can numb our awareness, and he uses illustration as a way to restore focus and meaning. Each piece encourages mindfulness and introspection, reminding us to slow down and look beyond the surface of everyday existence.

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Illustration showing a person looking through a fishbowl with a fish, reflecting on society and self-recognition.

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Premium 1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In many cases, your better self.

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    Candid illustration depicting dogs sniffing each other, reflecting on society and how people get information differently.

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    #3

    Candid illustration showing a person watching leaves fall as a worker uses a blower, reflecting on society.

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    Andrew Keir
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leaf blowers too often just push a problem away and make it someone else's problem.

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    Candid illustration showing people hesitant to dance, reflecting on social anxiety and societal behavior by an artist.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm usually the first one. Don't give a hoot.

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    #5

    Candid illustration showing a person assembling nests with twigs, reflecting on society and reasons to be thankful.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously never had a kid and never been to IKEA have you ?

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    #6

    Minimalist illustration showing a person reflecting with a candle flame near their eye, highlighting candid societal themes.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s why the people in charge want us to be busy and stressed out all the time.

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    Candid illustration showing two people in a boat above a crowd with umbrellas, reflecting on society.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until you've swum naked in the rain, you won't fully appreciate nature.

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    #8

    Candid illustration of a cat meditating with chakras and chaotic chakra balancing, reflecting on society through art.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused. One sign of local intelligence is the local reduction of entropy, but my cats specialise in increasing entropy by increasing chaos around them. But cats are wise ...

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    #9

    Hand with red nail polish using an ice cream scoop to shape a wave, candid illustration reflecting society.

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    Andrew Keir
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Hokusai had been an ice-cream vendor?

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    #10

    Candid illustration of a green apple with sharp teeth reflecting on society and gratitude in a simple artistic style.

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    Illustration showing a goldfish in a bowl filled with trash and cigarette butts, reflecting society pollution issues.

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    #12

    Candid illustration showing two people with shopping carts and floating groceries, reflecting on society and gratitude.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is weighing heavily on me

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    #13

    Candid illustration showing melting colorful figures reflecting on society with text about color on TV not bleeding.

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    #14

    Artist creates candid illustration of a person painting their eye with a brush, reflecting on society through art.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Draw what you see. Start with the creases in their clothing, not their hands.

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    Penguin illustration using a plastic bottle as a boat, highlighting society's environmental pollution through candid artwork.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turning part of the problem, into part of the solution

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    #16

    Candid illustration showing a mole near a volcano with a message reflecting on society and reasons to be thankful.

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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 3YO claimed he dug so far in the play park that he reached the lava.

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    #17

    Candid illustration of a wilting plant with faces, reflecting on society and gratitude amid struggle.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thirsty = no water = no tears ?

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    Candid illustration showing an artist sculpting a man who turns into a woman and a cat, reflecting society.

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    Candid illustration showing a homeless person alone versus surrounded by bodyguards labeled superstar, reflecting society.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you're missing one of the defining characteristics here ...

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    Candid illustration showing a spider with wings and text reflecting on society and reasons to be thankful.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But we have Joro Spiders that use ballooning

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    #21

    Illustration of a person meditating as their chaotic thoughts gradually clear, reflecting on society and mindfulness.

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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ompossible for most of us to achieve.

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    #22

    Candid illustration of an avocado plant with a message reflecting love and care in society by an artist.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let your friends be imperfect, as long as they are still your friends; cherish what they are, not what you thought they might become.

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    #23

    Candid illustration showing a bent tree with leaves covering it and a squirrel nearby, reflecting on society.

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    #24

    Candid illustration of a person watching a growing plant turn into a lush, overwhelming jungle reflecting society themes.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no need to sweep or vacuum, now

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    #25

    Candid illustration by artist showing a twisted mattress with a tongue, reflecting on society's hidden truths.

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    Illustration of a person playing video games late at night, reflecting on society’s impact and time spent.

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    Candid illustration showing a woman with many clothes but still saying I have nothing to wear, reflecting society.

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    #28

    Candid illustrations showing a person on a couch with cats, reflecting on society and human-animal connections.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The phrase "too many" does not apply to cats

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    Candid illustration showing a person lying in bed with increasing spiders each season reflecting society themes.

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    #30

    Candid illustrations reflecting society through diverse characters and everyday interactions at a grocery store checkout.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she regreted after letting 6 people go in fron of her hahaaa

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    #31

    Candid illustration showing a person eating cake reflecting on society's impact through art by Iconeo.

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    #32

    Candid illustration of a flower with text expressing relief that flowers can't fart, reflecting society thoughts.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they're embarrassed by their smell?

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    #33

    Candid illustration showing a person stressed by low battery on phone, then relieved, reflecting on society and peace.

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    #34

    Artist creating candid illustrations showing a flower painting transforming into an abstract chaotic image.

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    Premium     1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've often wondered how abstract artists know when the painting is done. When did Jackson Pollock know that he'd splattered all that was needed?

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    Candid illustration depicting a cat near a leaking electric socket, reflecting on society and modern dangers.

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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thurber keeps me awake at night ...

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