I Made The Dark Versions Of These Flags
So, this is not a typical topic I would write about but when I was cleaning up my mac over the weekend, I stumbled on this old work of mine, created when I was all ambitious and wanted to change the world for good. I decided to give this series the name “Culture, Not Torture” and finally publish them.
Run free, li’l flags!
As a digital nomad, I travel from city to city to learn about different cultures. I am fascinated by how cultures impact the local people but also wish there was a shared value between them, such as basic human and animal rights. Optimism is culture. Racism is not. Enjoying good food is culture. Torturing animals for entertainment is not. In the name of culture, people can easily be blinded. I wish to encourage people to respect and explore different cultures in different countries while question the existing values and take actions to make a change when possible.
Japan / Whaling
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Russia / Homophobic
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India / Sexism
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China / Pollution
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North Korea / Isolation
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South Korea / Mental Illness
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Yemen / Sexism
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USA / Racism & Crime
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Spain / Animal Cruelty
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Singapore / Lack of Press Freedom
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World Health Organization (WHO) / Corruption
Hopefully, there is nothing controversial or offensive about these. Some of the issues listed above are not necessarily in their worst shape in the corresponding countries comparing to the situation in other countries. The statement being some countries should be developed enough to grow out of the obsolete customs.
What these flag means:
The US is one of the most advanced countries but still has a crime rate higher than many developing countries. Another highly developed country, Singapore, still forbids you to write a song about pretty much anything sexual, violent, anti-government, not to mention anything homosexual since it is still a crime being gay in Singapore. Japan, Norway are both developed enough to survive without consuming one of the most intelligent animals in the world. WHO, an organization built to protect people worldwide ended up excluding Taiwan (population: 23.8 million) for China during COVID-19. Something that has been done over and over again doesn’t mean it is qualified to be a part of the culture.
To use my work commercially please contact me and I will provide the hi-res version.
