Luis Quiles is one of the most popular artists today, and this piece is designed to show us the commercialisation of sport. Our highly loved and inspirational athletes are not merely entertainment for the masses - they have now turned into a source for advertisements.
This particular piece showcases how an athlete is filled with ads from top to bottom. Think about the last sports match you just watched and you'll remember that all of the athletes' attire was covered in ads. It's certainly a great way for more and more money to be made off the back of hardworking sportspeople. The more famous they are, the higher their cost is. These days it's not so much about the athlete themselves, or their talent - it's all about how much they can bring in with each advertisement.
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.