On the Wall: Eiko Ojala Cuts to the Core of Visual Messaging
sept. 17, 2021
Estonian Life No. 37 2021
We've likely heard it said many times in our lives: “a picture is worth a thousand words.” While we should be mindful to not oversimplify complex social or political concepts, or to let clever design bend the truth, it is true that a well-crafted image can shed light on issues that we want to create a wider understanding of.
Among the thousands of editorial cartoons and infographics that are made regularly to inform viewers in a succinct manner, the Estonian illustrator Eiko Ojala asserts ideas with remarkable clarity.
Take, for instance, his illustrations for an issue of Oprah Magazine, which were about loneliness. One of these illustrations shows a wide gap between two people. The gap is in the shape of a conversation bubble, indicating the essential role of communication in bridging gaps between people.
(Read more: Estonian Life No. 37 2021 paber- and PDF/digi)
Written by Vincent Teetsov, Toronto
