20 Funny And Sarcastic Illustrations That Perfectly Capture The Absurdity of Modern Life

Sometimes we need an objective and harshly sarcastic take on things to show us what we are doing wrong

Damjan

• Published in Comics
• February 12, 2023

Jean Jullien is a gifted French graphic designer and illustrator from Nantes. He has worked diligently to hone his craft, having earned a degree in graphic design from Quimper before going on to graduate from Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art in London.

His artwork has attracted scores of admirers and clients, such as the New York Times, New Yorker, The Guardian, and many more. His talents range from painting, illustration, photography, video, costume, installation, books, and posters.

His works have been featured in numerous museums and galleries around the world. He is best known, however, for creating the “Peace for Paris” symbol during the Paris attacks of 2015 - an emblem that has become a worldwide symbol of solidarity with France.

Jean, a French artist, has gained notoriety for his illustrations on Instagram. His comics highlight the often absurd addictions we have to technology, social media, and our smartphones, which can disrupt the true connections between people and disconnect us from reality.

Jean's works are full of sarcasm, reminding us of the irony and ridiculousness in our lives. After viewing these 20 comics that reflect our modern lifestyle, you may find yourself putting down your iPad and phone to reflect on our lives and the choices we make.

1. Love Yourself!

2. Electronic Cigaret, Available Now!

3. New Tan

4. Fake Face!

5. Online Friendship

6. Taking Pictures

7. Today’s Couples

8. Everyone Has An Apple These Days

9. Live Screening

10. Weirdo On The Subway

11. Oh…What’s The Fu*k?

12. Everything Seems To Be Wrong

13. No Sleeping!

14. Just A Switch!

15. Freedom

16. Stuck In Messages And Emails

17. Never Alone

18. Fine Dining

19. Oh…No!

20. Which One?

Technology and modern amenities have certainly made life easier and more convenient in many ways. We can now access information, products, and services from anywhere in the world at the click of a button.

We are connected to our friends and family in ways that have never before been possible. We can order food, purchase items, and pay bills without ever leaving our homes.

However, it is important to remember that technology and modern amenities can be a double-edged sword. Our dependency on technology can create unhealthy habits, such as a lack of physical activity and a lack of interaction with other people.

We can become isolated and disconnected from our community and the environment around us. We can become so focused on the “instant gratification” of technology that we forget to appreciate the beauty and joy of the world around us.

Sometimes we need an objective and harshly sarcastic take on things to show us what we are doing wrong. By putting our lives into perspective and looking at them in a new way, we can gain a better understanding of how technology and modern amenities have changed our lives for the better – and for the worse.

Damjan