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40 Powerful Illustrations By Japanese Artist That Will Make You Think (New Pics)
The Japanese illustrator known as Avogado6 uses the language everyone understands—and that is no language at all. It's probably because the delicate topics and complex emotions he conveys are too difficult to describe with words, so this artist chooses thought-provoking visual stories in his unique style. Most of his illustrations are like pills, each containing the flaws of our society and mental struggles. And I must admit, some of them are really hard to swallow. His emotion-fueled, dark, and disturbing illustrations talk about things you wish no one relates to; however, it's a pretty accurate, yet haunting, depiction of the depths of our world.
We've previously shared the artist's artwork here and here, and today we have collected some of the greatest illustrations he has done in the last few years. Don't forget to upvote your favorites and discuss the messages in the comments!
More info: avogado6.com | twitter.com | Instagram
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Despite gaining 1.6 million followers on Twitter and 305k fans on Instagram, Avogado6 has managed to stay anonymous in the public space. All we know is that he calls himself "an ordinary person," likes chemistry, and his profile photo is a portrait of the famous Italian scientist Avogadro. His illustrations, though, are far from ordinary and will probably make you feel a little more than you have planned today and reflect on the world we live in.
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Giles McArdell 3 years ago (edited)
At first I thought 'Meh', then I saw the reflection, now I'm blubbing too.
Norah Reilly 3 years ago
Thanks for illustrating the grief/pain that care providers must shoulder.
Tammie Johnson 3 years ago
There is also a toy angel and a toy grim reaper in the toy box on the floor.
Christina Schulte 3 years ago
It must take superhuman strength for a doctor to take losing a poor little kid home with them during their shift.
Leah-rose Rodriguez 3 years ago
Is this based off of the girl trying to fold the paper cranes to make a wish to get better? There are cranes on the table.
Avogado6 has been posting his art since 2017 and has created hundreds of images ranging from anything that comes from the deepest crevices of the soul to rare heartwarming pieces, but each illustration never fails to evoke emotion. He tackles uncomfortable topics such as death, poverty, family struggles through the eyes of a child, abuse, tolerance and equality, unhealthy social media consumption, depression, loneliness, and more. Most of his works are powerful and dark, yet you will find some sweet artwork that usually features animals thrown here and there to catch your breath.
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Alexis Bilodeau 3 years ago
The leash ... symbol of restrictions, forced faithfulness and also of the captivity young Japanese feel towards their parents, having to meet their high and sometime unrealistic expectations (I don't even want to talk about the domestic violence, the beat up woman, hold by a leash to an abusive husband and forced to smile... breaks my heart into smithereens T-T)
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Reading and understanding Avogado6's visual stories is an open-ended process to which each individual brings their own life experiences and emotions. However, each of the artist's illustrations has a title that suggests the deeper meaning of it. Although it's in Japanese, an active Instagram community offers English translations and a discussion under each artwork, sharing their feelings and personal experiences.
The artist has also published several books with his illustrations and comics and you can find some of them on Amazon here, here, here, and here.
There is a lot to criticize about the modern world, from politics and consumerism to environmental issues, technology, and interpersonal relationships and many artists around the world use their art as a tool to bring light to these issues and help people reflect on them. Most of them choose a dialogue approach just like Avogado6, so if you like this artist's work, you might also want to explore the thought-provoking art of Alireza Pakdel, Al Margen, John Holcroft, Daniel Garcia, Michal Dziekan, Davide Bonazzi, and Barbara Daniels, among many others on Bored Panda.
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Zaerhin Skolak 3 years ago
As a person who is currently on 4 meds and at one point was put on 7 pills for not god damn reason I felt this so much. It hurts to feel like you are being forced to depend on the meds.
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little w@bbit 3 years ago
bruh where my walet- oh thats right...im broke. welp!*sits down with child*
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AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
So we're not going to acknowledge the fact that doggo ruined the noose that the guy was going to kill himself with when he got home? Just me? Ok....
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Samantha PandaNotBored 3 years ago
I can relate to this one. This was me as a child looking after my brother and sister. Cleaning the house after a night of drinking by my mother . If I didn’t do it, I’d be beaten and berated , which was all the time anyway , but I hated the smell of beer and cans all over the floor ashtrays full of cigarettes. I still get anxiety attacks if my house is not cleaned that day . I used to have OCD because of my life as an 8 year old
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_*U~$~e~l~e~$~$*_ 3 years ago
SO MUCH OF THIS WAS SO SAD the onion ninjas came three pages in :’(
BorPand8 3 years ago
These were really good. Original and well-done. I thought it was going to be another "complaining about social media (while on social media) and the alienation of modern life" and other such wankery, but these came from a very genuine (and dark) place.
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
Gotta love that “wankery” doesn’t get picked up by the profanity gatekeeper! Does fuckery?
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3 years ago
I cannot stop crying. How can people be like this? The worst part is, I want to help, but in this case, I can't. I thought it would be about ocean pollution (I don't like looking at those, but I when I see a comic, I click.). This is way way worse.
Gabrielle Causey 3 years ago
Okay but is the illustrator okay? Some of this is really dark. Can someone check on them?
Doris Bennett 3 years ago
It's a horrible shame that the artist is dealing with so much shame, remorse, hate and pain that only they can explain or understand. Heal soon.
bxttery_bxby 3 years ago
So, overall, I'm sad and depressed now. But also seriously considering kidnapping this kid.
CanidaeVulpes 3 years ago (edited)
Articles like these lose a lot when the pictures aren’t in their intended order. Maybe each series could be grouped together?
lee hooni stan (look him up) 1 year ago
most of these dont have a deep meaning, everyone looks to much into it
Yeah, you heard 3 years ago
This seems like the sorts of things posted on social media to in so-called support groups which actually promote suicide and self harm. These "the world is awful' cartoons can do a lot of harm to people already feeling miserable.
Leah Pheonix 3 years ago
Should I sleep or spend an all nighter so I can skip school and not get yelled at by my unknowingly abusive teachers
Janus Sanders 3 years ago
i would say sleep, because your body needs sleep to function well. and I'm sorry about the whole teacher thing :(
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_*U~$~e~l~e~$~$*_ 3 years ago
SO MUCH OF THIS WAS SO SAD the onion ninjas came three pages in :’(
BorPand8 3 years ago
These were really good. Original and well-done. I thought it was going to be another "complaining about social media (while on social media) and the alienation of modern life" and other such wankery, but these came from a very genuine (and dark) place.
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
Gotta love that “wankery” doesn’t get picked up by the profanity gatekeeper! Does fuckery?
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I cannot stop crying. How can people be like this? The worst part is, I want to help, but in this case, I can't. I thought it would be about ocean pollution (I don't like looking at those, but I when I see a comic, I click.). This is way way worse.
Gabrielle Causey 3 years ago
Okay but is the illustrator okay? Some of this is really dark. Can someone check on them?
Doris Bennett 3 years ago
It's a horrible shame that the artist is dealing with so much shame, remorse, hate and pain that only they can explain or understand. Heal soon.
bxttery_bxby 3 years ago
So, overall, I'm sad and depressed now. But also seriously considering kidnapping this kid.
CanidaeVulpes 3 years ago (edited)
Articles like these lose a lot when the pictures aren’t in their intended order. Maybe each series could be grouped together?
lee hooni stan (look him up) 1 year ago
most of these dont have a deep meaning, everyone looks to much into it
Yeah, you heard 3 years ago
This seems like the sorts of things posted on social media to in so-called support groups which actually promote suicide and self harm. These "the world is awful' cartoons can do a lot of harm to people already feeling miserable.
Leah Pheonix 3 years ago
Should I sleep or spend an all nighter so I can skip school and not get yelled at by my unknowingly abusive teachers
Janus Sanders 3 years ago
i would say sleep, because your body needs sleep to function well. and I'm sorry about the whole teacher thing :(
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