33 Illustrations That Prove We’ve Become Slaves To Modern Technology

Aside from pen and paper, being observant counts as one of the most important tools of an effective artist. The artworks below, illustrated by Jean Jullien, are obviously drawn by a keen observer. In these series of illustrations, you will see how all of us have somehow become slaves to modern technology – particularly the smartphone.

Sure, we can all justify how we all use gadgets to communicate faster with our loved ones but, as captured in some of these drawings, we should likewise admit that technology sometimes gets in the way of simple joys such as enjoying nature or real-life interactions.

Scroll down and you’ll see what I mean…

#1. Feelings of isolation.

#2. Sometimes this is the definition of total freedom.

#3. Tied to an Apple Watch.

#4. The “evolution” of reading the news at breakfast.

#5. Modern photography.

#6. Instead of watching a performance, concert-goers are too busy documenting it.

7. Sunburn…

#8. Family dinner.

#9. A foodie.

#10. Sleeping with one eye open.

#11. The introduction of Apple Watch.

#12. Everyone’s obsessed with Apple.

#13. The “Royal Baby”

#14. Bonding time.

#15. Are meal prayers too old-fashioned now?

#16. The unbreakable smartphone chain.

#17. The complete opposite of #2.

#18. The Future of Photography.

#19. Valentine’s Day.

#20. Listening to music.

#21. Where did all the good people go?

#22. The irony of it.

#23. 1995 vs 2015

#24. Caught in the act.

#25. Liberty.

#26. Modern binoculars and Wi-Fi helmet.

#27. Followers.

#28. That fad called e-cigarette.

#29. Infomaniac.

#30. Poop calls.

#31. Sunset to sunrise.

#32. Online galleries.

#33. Too much spam mails.

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