Vitan Lampe explores human emotion, societal structures, and the surreal through his work. A recurring motif in his art is the melting ear, a symbol that embodies God, humanity, and authority. This symbol appears throughout his pieces, including My God is Realer Than Yours, serving both as a literal ear and a deeper metaphor.

Drawn to the complexities of human emotions and the ways in which actions shape reality, Lampe captures these themes most prominently in the X Persons series. Faceless figures with heads filled with chaotic scribbles represent internal struggles and the weight of thought. Each title directly reflects the subject’s mental state, such as a piece depicting depression, where black-and-white oil stick marks obscure the head. The figures themselves, marked by bold black-and-white striped bodies, serve as symbols of identity and the burdens individuals carry.

In The Eclipse of Human Discretion, Lampe examines the long-term consequences of human choices. The first piece in this series envisions a future where deer and forests exist only in virtual reality, represented by distant watchers peering through binoculars. The second piece critiques unsustainable consumption, portraying a man at a table lamenting the disappearance of meat. Using collage and printer paper rather than paint, these works emphasize text and form, reinforcing their themes. Words such as "forest" shaping the trees and "beef" forming the table visually highlight themes of loss and consequence.

Another evolving series, Social Pyramid, critiques how social hierarchies dictate nearly every aspect of life—how people eat, dress, speak, and even perceive themselves. While these pyramids are often presented as objective reflections of society, Lampe argues that they ultimately serve to justify inequality and oversimplify the complexities of human existence.

Beyond societal commentary, Lampe constructs surreal worlds filled with monstrous beings, distorted figures, and otherworldly creatures. Snakes, often vilified in reality, take on a different role in his work—not as symbols of evil, but of power, mystery, and awe. Similarly, the use of exaggerated, pointed teeth serves multiple functions: an homage to snakes, a mark of strength and resilience, or even a supernatural accessory.

Themes of censorship and controversial discourse also weave through his work. Pieces like Inappropriate Info, Cannot Be Shown highlight how fear and suppression prevent difficult conversations from taking place. Bold strokes, contrasting shapes, and layered collage elements create tension between imagined realities and the world as it is. While many of his works feature vibrant, bold colors, others, like The Eclipse of Human Discretion, rely solely on collage—stripping away color to focus attention on the message itself.