Artwork Collection

Frugal Thriving

Frugal Thriving is a series of illustrations depicting inventive methods to thrive on a low budget in today’s capitalist society. They exhibit an unorthodox yet fruitful lifestyle, while critiquing the flaws of capitalist society. They explain why so many are forced to be frugal and eliminate the shame imposed on the economically challenged.

anti-capitalism frugal lifestyle anti-consumerism environment

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Closed House

City of Toronto, where no one can afford livable housing. In the meantime, the city is engulfed by gentrification.

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Communal Bath

Sharing bath water to decrease water usage and utility bills.

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DIY Staycation

Having an extravagant staycation at one’s balcony instead of traveling to tropical destinations.

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Dumpster Dinner Date

Dumpster dive dinner date for a romantic night out. An abundance of edible food is thrown away daily, yet so many people are starving. Dumpster diving is a way to fight corporate greed and food insecurity, so why not bring some romance to it?

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Free Pet Pigeons

Claiming wild city animals as free animal companions. Instead of walking an expensive Shiba Inu, fly some pigeons on a leash.

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It’s Not That Far, Let’s Just Walk (Ode to TTC)

Walking everywhere instead of taking unreliable and overpriced public transport.

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Stoop Shop

Scavenging items that have been left out on the street, also known as stooping, instead of buying new.

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Un, Re

Un-knitting a sweater and re-knitting it into a fashionable pair of shoes. Reusing materials instead of buying new.

Work by

Hyunsun Park

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“I create dream-like snapshots that tell stories about people, including myself.”