Dran is one of those artists that engages the audience immediately. This allows him to showcase the rich and thought-provoking pieces that always leave us speechless. The best part about some of Dran's work is that it can be interpreted in a variety of ways.
In this piece, we see a man in a suit standing in front of a mirror with a bouquet of roses. The interesting part is the refection he sees in the mirror, which is that of a sad clown. The clown represents the man's insecurities about how others see him. He is clearly off to a date and worries the person in question will think of him as a fool or a clown. This is a totally normal situation before such a big event, and we all know exactly how it feels!
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.