The art of the EU referendum

EU referendum art

Gruffalo artist Axel Scheffler created an image for the Guardian to demonstrate his support for Britain remaining in the EU

Unless you've been hiding under a rock somewhere, you'll know that yesterday the UK voted on whether to remain part of the EU. And in the early hours of today, in an historic referendum, it was revealed that 51.9 per cent of voters opted to leave.

EU referendum art

Editorial cartoonist for the International New York Times Patrick Chappatte posted this illustration on Twitter back in February

"It’s time for Great Britain to escape from the disaster that is the European Union," says comic artist Ben Garrison

"It’s time for Great Britain to escape from the disaster that is the European Union," says comic artist Ben Garrison

Ben Javens and Marion Deuchars set up the Remain Positive project urging pro-remain artists to design and contribute an image reflecting their views

Ben Javens and Marion Deuchars set up the Remain Positive project urging pro-remain artists to design and contribute an image reflecting their views

Political mag Spectator's cover clearly conveys its 'Out – and into the world' message

Political mag Spectator's cover clearly conveys its 'Out – and into the world' message

Illustrator Veronica Dearly makes her opinion clear with this 'love not leave' drawing

Illustrator Veronica Dearly makes her opinion clear with this 'love not leave' drawing

Illustrator John Bond visualises where he stood on the debate...

Illustrator John Bond visualises where he stood on the debate...

..with these two illustrations

..with these two illustrations

Have you seen any brilliant EU referendum artwork? Share it with us in the comments below.

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Kerrie Hughes
Freelance writer

Kerrie Hughes is a frequent contributor to Creative Bloq, and was once its editor. One of the original CB crew, Kerrie joined the team back in 2013 after moving from her role as staff writer on 3D World. Since then she's written regularly for other creative publications such as ImagineFX, Computer Arts and Digital Camera World. After a stint working for the police, Kerrie is back reviewing creative tech for creative professionals.