photography, multiple image overlays, adobe lightroom & photoshop used. No AI but if so it will be annotated as such with the image.
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children' Native American Proverb
I attribute credit for the pieces here to Nature. I draw inspiration from the erosions, stains, etchings and crumblings on walls and surfaces. In these textures, I see environmental and social issues as messages in landscapes; it is serendipity and pareidolia at work
Pareidolia is deeply rooted in art history, as an example, many artists have intentionally painted hidden faces within their compositions, often in clouds. For my part I flip this order whereby my starting point is the existing hidden form residing on the wall or surface. By overlaying multiple images the original observation is developed until the narrative is fully exposed.
My intention is for the visual representations to highlight a needed mindfulness to encourage a return of balance and harmony to our planet. I wish to send a thoughtful call for change inspired by the 'writings on the wall'.

THE SILENT BELL The warning bell tolled loud, but was mostly ignored. Nature will endure, Man may not.

SEED 'Mighty oaks from little acorns grow' Most of us believe de-forestation has to be reversed.

PETAL POWER Hope that nature’s unwavering strength will prevail in the face of human impact on the environment.

TRIUMPH Nature will prevail in the face of human aggression to the environment, man may not.

FATE & POWER Wealth, authority and power selfishly used, has negative effect on our planet. Mushrooms, an unstoppable force, show that life finds a way, even after destruction.

ESCAPE 'Sitting between two chairs' is a poor choice as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities, ecosystems, and infrastructures worldwide due to melting ice and warming oceans.

NORTH STAR We urgently need to navigate away from the alarming decline of global biodiversity caused by habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. Animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects, plants are all affected and ultimately ourselves.

WHALE & ICEBERGS Melting polar ice caps threaten whale and marine habitats by disrupting food chains and migration routes. Artificial cloud cover, a form of geo-engineering, could help mitigate climate change by reflecting sunlight and reducing global temperatures, but it carries significant risks and uncertainties about its effects on weather patterns and ecosystems.

DES RES Urban centres expand into rural areas and green field sights; only some animals adapt well others fail and biodiversity declines.

HoOPoE Rising temperatures and prolonged drought conditions create environments more susceptible to wildfires; a familiar current trend worldwide. Global warming, a natural phenomenon or man induced?

THRUSH & TEN CRANES We watch but do little about the loss of natural untouched land and habitat.

THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL 02 (in series) 10 soccer fields of forest disappear every minute.

ROOTED Can nature and cities co-exist?

THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL 07 (in series) Industry and industrial farming pollute waterways. The release of chemicals, nutrients, plastics, and waste fatally harms wildlife and ecosystems, poisoned by the contaminated water.

THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL (08 in series) The threat of rising sea levels ironically contrasts sharply with a growing freshwater shortage. Climate change disturbs the Earth's delicate ecological balance as we have known it.

RESTORATION By embracing clean energy and rethinking our industrial systems we could create a more resilient and hopeful future for our planet, restoring ecosystems and biodiversity.

FIELD OF FLOWERS Wildflower fields and areas of land left untouched by man support biodiversity and combat climate change by improving soil health, capturing carbon, and providing essential habitats for pollinators.

RETURN Reforestation is a key step in returning to sustainability, restoring ecosystems, absorbing carbon and promoting long-term environmental balance.

CONCRETE MOUNTAINS Concrete is a major contributor to climate change due to its carbon-intensive production process, but innovations in sustainable alternatives, such as low-carbon concrete and recycled materials, offer hope for reducing negative environmental impact.
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