Steve Lambert is quite an interesting artist with a variety of thought provoking projects.

Amazing sign:

We are friends of irony and contradiction here on this blog…

From the artist statement:
For me, art is a bridge that connects uncommon, idealistic, or even radical ideas with everyday life. I carefully craft various conditions where I can discuss these ideas with people and have a mutually meaningful exchange. Often this means working collaboratively with the audience, bringing them into the process or even having them physically complete the work.

I want my art to be relevant to those outside the gallery – say, at the nearest bus stop – to reach them in ways that are engaging and fun. I intend what I do to be funny, but at the core of each piece there is also a solemn critique. It’s important to be able to laugh while actively questioning the various power structures at work in our daily lives.

I may consider using this as a gift packaging technique, to convey the simple sincerity of giving a present.

The ultimate challenge for an introvert like me:

Artist site