Steve Cutts always delivers art that holds a deep meaning, but he has really hit the brief with this piece. The picture depicts well-dressed rats running into the underground train, pushing each other to get ahead. This piece is about the life we live, and how we take on each day.
Today, we live in a world that has turned into a rat race. We are constantly running against the clock and everyone is always too busy to make time for the things that matter. We are constantly running to get ready, running to get to work, running to get home, and even rushing through sleep. We no longer feel like humans - we are rats trying to get ahead in the race. This thought-provoking piece is exactly what we need in order to visualize the mindless path we have taken on, and how it is ruining our lives.
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.