Elliot Bishop's Cautionary Tale About Britain Seems Majestic
Kalina N — August 24, 2018 — Art & Design
References: elliottbishop & dezeen
A deceitful utopia concept is visually presented through Elliott Bishop's illustrated series that depict the English city of York post-Brexit. Titled 'The Sweet Proposal: A Cautionary Tale of The Corporate City,' the creative focuses on describing the limitations one might experience during corporate rule with very lush potent imagery that at first glance, communicates a healthy, natural and thriving environment.
Bishop describes his work as a "dystopian corporate utopia." The fictional narrative depicts the city as " a private and politically autonomous economic zone" that is solely dedicated to manufacturing and shipping produce. The chilling yet beautifully illustrated corporate utopia zone comes with promises for self-sufficient growth and lifetime employment. However, with his skillful visualizations, Elliot Bishop tells a cautionary tale that criticizes the extent of power given to companies.
Bishop describes his work as a "dystopian corporate utopia." The fictional narrative depicts the city as " a private and politically autonomous economic zone" that is solely dedicated to manufacturing and shipping produce. The chilling yet beautifully illustrated corporate utopia zone comes with promises for self-sufficient growth and lifetime employment. However, with his skillful visualizations, Elliot Bishop tells a cautionary tale that criticizes the extent of power given to companies.
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