Artwork Collection

City Stress

The overarching theme of practical stress serves as a focal point, prompting viewers to reflect on their own lives and consider the underlying causes and remedies for stress. Each of my ten illustration themes will delve into socio-urban issues, portraying protagonists who confront the challenges of city living while harboring a desire to break free from its confines.

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Ageism
Ageism

Illustration

Ageism

Ageism also causes pressure numerous elderly individuals living in cities are unable to learn new things due to the rapid pace of modern progress, and the younger generation either abandons them or treats them unfairly. 

Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Illustration

Cybersecurity

In the digital age, cybersecurity is a significant issue that impacts everyone. Since electronic gadgets and the Internet are essential to modern people's lives and jobs, most people may experience difficulties with unprotected Internet access.

Density
Density

Illustration

Density

Most people choose to remain in cities because they need to for work and education, but when too many people move in at once to create a high-density environment, it will cause discomfort. After all, the population is still growing and a... More

Educational Stress
Educational Stress

Illustration

Educational Stress

Urban educational stress compounds these challenges, impacting students, families, and communities alike. Prolonged academic pressure, relentless exams, and peer competition can foster feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and depression, alongside... More

Job Search
Job Search

Illustration

Job Search

The intense job market exacerbates these stressors, as young people encounter numerous obstacles in securing employment, facing steep competition and high expectations from employers.

Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution

Illustration

Noise Pollution

The theme of noise pollution in urban environments disrupts people's sleep patterns and undermines their parasympathetic nervous system, leaving many individuals feeling irritated and burdened by unresolved anxieties and mental stress.

Uncertainty
Uncertainty

Illustration

Uncertainty

Uncertainty is pervasive in city life, with daily fluctuations and unpredictable circumstances often causing significant disruptions and leaving individuals feeling vulnerable.

Value Distortion
Value Distortion

Illustration

Value Distortion

Certain values in today's society have been distorted in ways that affect the entire society. Because pleasure and recreation dominate modern life, the primary determinants of success are now material possessions and wealth, disregarding other... More

Work by

Yaqing Liang aka. Yasmine

“The overarching theme of practical stress serves as a focal point, prompting viewers to reflect on their own lives and consider the underlying causes and remedies for stress. Each of my illustration...” [More]