It's a gorgeous piece, but what on earth does the Fantasy piece represent in relation to feminine strength and beauty? Good question! For too long the history books have always put men at the forefront of discoveries, voyages and pretty much every human evolutionary advancement. Hell, men have even taken credit for discoveries made by women but in Gabriele Pennacchioli's catchy illustration 'Contact' we see the natural curiosity which is all too often hidden away in depictions of femininity.
The way the scantily clad subject reaches out for the radiant reflection of light through absolute wonderment shows a passion that is often unseen through a woman's eyes in art. All too often they are glazed eyed and passive under the male gaze. Gabriele may just be one of the best feminist illustrators of our time.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.