John Holcroft is an illustrator who creates satirical illustrations of modern day life. Due to the brilliant way he tackles modern issues in his unique 1950s art inspired retro style, his pieces have recently started to go viral.

His work focuses on modern issues such as our reliance on Facebook to fulfill our egos, outsourcing, and the modern financial system. The end product is a highly accurate yet haunting series of illustrations that will make you think hard about the world we live in.

More of John Holcroft’s work can be found at: johnholcroft.com | Behance | Facebook

What did you think of these illustrations? While they may not be happy or uplifting, they shed light on a whole range of modern issues that we as a society could, and should work on.