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Conceptual illustrations that get political for Austria by Francesco Ciccolella

These delicious, conceptual illustrations by Francesco Ciccolella continue to firmly place the Vienna-based illustrator as one of the most exciting talents to explode onto the creative scene this year. Depicting various sociopolitical topics, they were crafted for the Austrian Chamber of Labour.

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Illustration by Francesco Ciccolella showing a figure holding aloft a large circular pattern of stylised people in red, teal and cream colours against a light blue background

If you've not yet heard of Francesco, then allow me to introduce you. He only graduated from the University of Applied Arts Vienna in early 2015, and has made quite the name for himself thanks to his popular thesis project taxiburma.com – an animated and interactive travel essay about a day he spent in Myanmar. It proved so successful that Francesco is now working with lots of editorial clients like the Guardian, Financial Times, Monocle, Zeit Campus and Fast Company, among many others.

Speaking of his work, he said: "I like to think that as a creative mind one does not have to limit himself by working solely in a certain genre. Instead, one can apply the way of thinking and solving problems to a variety of projects, both commercial and personal."

To see more of Francesco's work, check out his portfolio at www.francescociccolella.com.

Via direct submission | Images courtesy of Francesco Ciccolella

Stylised illustration of a figure holding a large circular shape composed of interlocking red, teal and white bands populated with diverse human heads in profile
Illustration of a woman with a bandaged leg leaning on crutches inside a classical building with white columns, against a teal background
Person in white shirt pushing a large pie chart section against a bright red background, representing data manipulation or political influence
Woman knitting a red and white striped sock attached to a bare tree trunk against a turquoise background
Stylised illustration of a figure in white shirt and black trousers leaping over another figure's outstretched hands against a turquoise background
Illustration of a figure in dark clothing holding a white building with a teal roof and red door against a bright red background
Woman sitting on a red chair holding documents whilst depositing a paper into a classical white building with columns against a teal background
Two figures in a tug of war against a bright red background, symbolising conflict or struggle between opposing forces
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