In dramatic black and white, this illustration for The Econoimist traces the Kuroshio current's crucial role as a powerful source of physical connection in East Asia. The waves carry various historic and modern vessels, voyagers, marine life, and- as we can see in the foreground — the debris that has become the hallmark of modern society's relationship with nature. AWARD: American Illustration 45
Keywords: Black & White, Digital, Pen & Ink, Editorial, Nature, Political, Science, Transportation, Travel, Environmental
© Dongyan Xu
