Societal issues art

Based in UK, John Holcroft is a talented illustrator who works for commission projects for all kinds of publishers, such as the BBC, the Wall Street

There's something very disturbing about John Holcroft's work, but in a very good way. Checking out his cool drawings, you can't help but feel as if you're seeing something forbidden. The fragility of the system, the obscurity of your career; the lack of romance in today's world. The characters' passions are their torture and there's only one way out - embracing the absurdity of the modern world. Working from a studio near Sheffield, UK, Holcroft manages to connect two completely different…

There's something very disturbing about John Holcroft's work, but in a very good way. Checking out his cool drawings, you can't help but feel as if you're seeing something forbidden. The fragility of the system, the obscurity of your career; the lack of romance in today's world. The characters' passions are their torture and there's only one way out - embracing the absurdity of the modern world. Working from a studio near Sheffield, UK, Holcroft manages to connect two completely different…

There's something very disturbing about John Holcroft's work, but in a very good way. Checking out his cool drawings, you can't help but feel as if you're seeing something forbidden. The fragility of the system, the obscurity of your career; the lack of romance in today's world. The characters' passions are their torture and there's only one way out - embracing the absurdity of the modern world. Working from a studio near Sheffield, UK, Holcroft manages to connect two completely different…

Odeh-Ifeyinwa Nkemagha is a visual artist that juxtaposes newsprints, oil paints, acrylics & pastel to create his forms and elucidate his visual expressions. 💡 His subjects include life experiences, societal issues and nature and its beauty. 📍 CLICK the link in bio to discover the capturing work of Nkemagha on ARTMO!

Imagine being able to connect two different eras through one visual medium. That's what makes the work of British illustrator John Holcroft so special.

I dont know whether u have felt like this ever.. You r surrounded by people, yet u feel lonely,like u have been left out, like the invitation to a party has gotten lost in mail or somewhere in the way.. you think some as your friend but somehow they forget to call u for many things, and later someone ask,' hey why were u not there' , then u r speechless. Do u know how much it pains, when u come to know from others about something which u should have been in the front to do.That pain is like…

Illustrator Eiko Ojala (previously) tackles complex topics with masterfully simple images. Though his work often appears to be made with layered paper, the artist clarifies on his website that he works digitally, building each image from scratch. Cleverly using negative space, mirroring, and raking angles, Ojala conveys nuances of the human experience within tight creative constraints. The Estonian illustrator works with clients around the world to provide imagery on articles ranging from…

John Holcroft is a well-known British illustrator who has worked for BBC, Reader's Digest, The Guardian and the Financial Times, among others. However, what makes him famous are not his employers, but the brilliant satire reflected in his illustrations and the retro style he uses to create them.