23 dark, controversial illustrations with hidden messages expose social issues brilliantly

Waldemar von Kazak is a Russian artist who loves to play around with surrealism and social commentary. He makes the most of using sexual tension and bizarre characters to capture viewers’ imaginations.

In an interview with Pinup Arena, Waldemar von Kazak said,

I began to draw after unsuccessful contact with a Large iron swing when I was small,”For years I worked hard as a designer. I was engaged in packing, advertising polygraphy and book design. But at some point I wanted to draw again. Today I am an illustrator.

Check out his surreal, dark illustrations that have hidden messages exposing social issues faced by both men and women:

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For more of his work, you can check out: waldemarkazak.com | Facebook (partially NSFW) | DeviantArt (NSFW)