Just like Neo from The Matrix, we sometimes get a strange feeling deep in our guts that something is not quite right with the world. German artist Steffen Kraft, who also goes by the name Iconeo online, makes amazing social commentary pictures that highlight how ironic, weird and even hypocritical life can sometimes be.
Here are what we believe to be the most visually appealing pieces of Kraft’s unique artwork. So scroll down, upvote the ones you like, and share your thoughts in the comments. And make sure to read Bored Panda’s in-depth interview with the artist down below. After you’re done admiring these meaningful drawings, check out Kraft’s previous post on Bored Panda.
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Climate change is happening, people!!!!!! If we don’t act now to at least greatly reduce the rate at which it’s happening, our future children won’t have a hospitable planet to call home!!
This is so on track with what you see . I live in a small town in Montana but travel to Seattle WA every EASTER for cosplay convention . while I was there people and I am talking about the majority of people were walking around just like this illustration they didn't even look up when they were crossing the crosswalk in front of traffic. I guess they assume all drivers follow the rules.plus I am originally from the south and so I say hi to everyone not one person looked up or said hi back wait one person did but they looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language . This is who we now are in this world and it worries me when I think of my grandkids being taught or just shown that this is correct it is not. Our first language is talking to one another lets keep this new generation on the right path .
Just because you aren't vegan doesn't mean that you hate animals.
me trying to find the right angle to watch netflix in the middle of the night
The vast majority of plastic comes from just a few rivers in China and India. They don't have trash pickup there, so people just toss all of their garbage into these rivers, which then feed into the ocean. Short of helping those countries with their waste disposal, the oceans will continue to fill with plastic.
Even the turtles can't keep all the waste we leave... It's sad that turtles have to clean another species' mess
WARNING: Do not use plastic straws! Feel free to use plastic plates, pens, plastic anything else.. and of course products in plastic package. It's also ok to use products (of any material) that small children make in places outside your country. But please, do not use plastic straws or bags. Plastic life. One use only. Only for you.
'Everyone over consumes!' Says every super-cliche '90s art school kid in their pictures. 'I'm going to show that consumerism has taken over!!' So original. Of course the person saying this always seems to do so through the internet, lives in a city, travels by plane if they can and sips organic coffee - in other words they consume a ton of resources too. Of course they do, it's pretty hard not to. They're never actually saying: 'B/c of over-consumption I'm now going to live off the grid and/or like an Amish person.' Well that's okay, I don't expect anyone else to live that way, but then you can't really complain when others consume things, can you?
I can complain that businesses began using single serving packages heavily in the 90s instead of stay with reusable containers. Then they slap a recycling symbol on it to make every believe stuff actually gets recycled. Yet, over 25% of recyclables are put in landfills because of contamination. Recycling companies don't care because most of them are owned by landfill companies so they get paid either way. There is no set standard for recycling and what can be recycled, it varies based on the recycling plant. Most plastic items are also only recycled once before being put in a landfill anyways because it's cheaper to make something new than to reuse something.
Load More Replies...Yes, I agree, they are very well executed and they also provided a much more enjoyable and thought-provoking experience than I expected. I would like to see more of Steffen Kraft's work.
Load More Replies...'Everyone over consumes!' Says every super-cliche '90s art school kid in their pictures. 'I'm going to show that consumerism has taken over!!' So original. Of course the person saying this always seems to do so through the internet, lives in a city, travels by plane if they can and sips organic coffee - in other words they consume a ton of resources too. Of course they do, it's pretty hard not to. They're never actually saying: 'B/c of over-consumption I'm now going to live off the grid and/or like an Amish person.' Well that's okay, I don't expect anyone else to live that way, but then you can't really complain when others consume things, can you?
I can complain that businesses began using single serving packages heavily in the 90s instead of stay with reusable containers. Then they slap a recycling symbol on it to make every believe stuff actually gets recycled. Yet, over 25% of recyclables are put in landfills because of contamination. Recycling companies don't care because most of them are owned by landfill companies so they get paid either way. There is no set standard for recycling and what can be recycled, it varies based on the recycling plant. Most plastic items are also only recycled once before being put in a landfill anyways because it's cheaper to make something new than to reuse something.
Load More Replies...Yes, I agree, they are very well executed and they also provided a much more enjoyable and thought-provoking experience than I expected. I would like to see more of Steffen Kraft's work.
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