Steve Cutts has delivered yet another thought-provoking and meaningful piece of art that will leave you thinking and pondering over the issues it raises. Here, Cutts has really managed to shine a light on the consumerist society we live in by offering an accurate, though shocking, image.
This piece of art portrays a cycle that has existed for decades. Many of us are aware of the consumerism all around us, but there are only a few of us that really care about or understand it completely. It is a never-ending cycle, where the consumer hands over all of their hard-earned money in exchange for material items they are told they need. Simply thinking about the process will put the art into perspective and you will see the message it holds.
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.