Artist Jeff Gilette’s “Dismayland” series of illustrations imagines the consumer-utopian symbolism of Disneyland amid the gritty reality of a Brazilian hillside favela. It’s interesting to see how the Disney establishment has been the inspiration for variety brands and artist this season. I know for me the $$ Wealthy piece was meant capture the essence of a powerful and familiar American establishment in a way that directly glorifies the status of the subject. Jeff’s take on Disney is definitely one worth acknowledging.
