20 Colorful Illustrations With Hidden Meanings By Italian Artist Elia Colombo (New Pics)
Elia Colombo, aka gebelia, is an Italian artist who creates accurate and thought-provoking illustrations about today’s society. The artist tackles various topics that are especially relevant in the Digital Age, such as obsession with social media and the struggle to stay unique, and his illustrations might change the way you see certain things.
In a recent interview with Bored Panda , the artist said that things aren’t always what they seem, and that we wallow in an ocean of illusions. Through his illustrations, Elia wants to share a different point of view on this ocean.
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#1 Behind The Scenes
#2 Imagination Training
The artist says that even though he likes to face various topics, all of them have something in common. “Let’s say the subject I prefer to depict is the sleepy consciousness in all of its glorious manifestations: prejudice, blind belief, fear, common sense, institutional wisdom, education, mass information, and so on,” elaborated Elia. “Practically everything that protects us from the pitfalls of self-awareness and critical thinking.”
#3 Equality
#4 The Machine
Elia says he’s inspired by everything and nothing at the same time. “Inspiration has nothing to do with things, it all depends on your own perception, so literally, any perceived thing can be inspiring, no matter what, when, where, and how,” explained the artist. “Widening your mind definitely helps getting inspired. Some say it’s all about curiosity, to me it’s a matter of meditation.”
#5 Technological Sublimation
#6 New Social Media
#7 Choose Your Life
#8 Sellers
#9 Integration
#10 Standardized Dreams
#11 Superficial Lives
#12 Zombie
#13
#14 The Match
#15 New Social Media
#16 Christmas Mood
#17 Emotional Barriers
#18 The Marriage
#19 Through The Screen
#20 Egosaurus
Aušrys Uptas
One day, this guy just kind of figured - “I spend most of my time on the internet anyway, why not turn it into a profession?” - and he did! Now he not only gets to browse the latest cat videos and fresh memes every day but also shares them with people all over the world, making sure they stay up to date with everything that’s trending on the web. Some things that always pique his interest are old technologies, literature and all sorts of odd vintage goodness. So if you find something that’s too bizarre not to share, make sure to hit him up!
This Guy Told An Artist About His Cancer Treatment, And His Response Will Make You Cry
An illustrator named Guy Kopsombut, going under the nickname ‘4amshower’, has recently posted a comic and was contacted by a fan named Jeroen also known as FrozenFoodGuy on imgur. What started as a compliment to the artist, eventually unfolded into a heartwarming story.
Jeroen commented under one of Guy’s illustrations, saying his comic was ‘a nice post to wake up to’ as he was undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer. Guy quickly responded, saying he would send Jeroen a print of the comic. “I was a bit dazzled when I received his message, especially when in our correspondence he offered to send me 2! Honestly, it made me a bit emotional. I often love stories where people reach out to each other, and now I was part of such a story myself!” Jeroen told Bored Panda. He also shared some great news – turns out his health is getting better and a recent X-ray showed no signs of a tumor. “Even though I still have a long road to go, things are starting to look up again!” shared Jeroen.
Guy shared his optimistic outlook on life too: “I want to do something to remind people that there is still good in the world, to help them smile on a daily basis. My goal every day is to help one person, any one person in the world smile each day with my comics”. He also says that if he is able to do that, then the comics are worth drawing. Guy mentioned that being raised as Buddhist and meditating regularly help him maintain his positive outlook.
See this heartwarming story for yourself in the gallery below!
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This is Guy Kopsombut, an illustrator from Nashville, TN
He recently posted a comic and was contacted by a fan named Jeroen
Jeroen commented under one of Guy’s illustrations, saying his comic was ‘a nice post to wake up to’ as he was undergoing chemotherapy
He has been struggling with a genetic progressive muscle disease (for which he has to wear this metal brace) and stage 3 lung cancer
What started as a compliment to the artist, eventually unfolded into a heartwarming story
Guy sent Jeroen a print of the comic and also a personal illustration just for him
“I often love stories where people reach out to each other, and now I was part of such a story myself!” said Jeroen
Jeroen hung the illustrations on the wall across his bed so he can look at them every day during his recovery
And people completely fell in love with this story
Aušrys Uptas
One day, this guy just kind of figured - “I spend most of my time on the internet anyway, why not turn it into a profession?” - and he did! Now he not only gets to browse the latest cat videos and fresh memes every day but also shares them with people all over the world, making sure they stay up to date with everything that’s trending on the web. Some things that always pique his interest are old technologies, literature and all sorts of odd vintage goodness. So if you find something that’s too bizarre not to share, make sure to hit him up!
