“It’s hard to talk about climate change in a conservative place. But we can’t afford it.”
At first glance, the works of Estonian illustrator Eiko Ojala look like sculptures made of paper, but they are actually all digitally produced. The striking minimalist style not only looks great, but his work also visualizes a message. He has teamed up with The Guardian to highlight the climate change issues currently facing people in the American South.
Ojala’s bold illustrations visualize each subject as layers of “paper” in different hues. The two-color palette highlights the stark divide between the American South and the rest of the country, while the illusion of three-dimensional depth invites reflection on each subject. Ojala accompanied each image with a sobering description, such as "Florida is drowning and condos are still being built. Can't people see the writing on the wall?" and "They chose us because we are rural and poor." of".
"What you know about the American South and climate change is wrong."
"Florida is drowning. Apartments are still being built. People can't see the writing on the wallWords?"
"'They chose us because we are rural and poor': When environmental racism and climate change collide."
“Why people in the American South are indifferent to climate change.”
“What would Jesus do? Talk to evangelicals about climate change.”
“Not all environmentalists are green: the fight against climate change.”
