Art as Advocacy: “2030” – A Poignant Call to Action
Robert Lyn Nelson’s “2030” is a powerful and evocative painting that starkly contrasts two possible futures for our planet. One side depicts a vibrant, thriving ecosystem teeming with life – pristine mountains reflected in crystal-clear waters, a lush forest sheltering diverse wildlife, and a colorful coral reef bustling with marine creatures. The other side portrays a bleak, polluted landscape ravaged by industrialization. Smoke billows from factories, casting a dark shadow over a once-pristine mountain range, while the ocean below is choked with plastic waste, devoid of life.
Nelson uses spherical imagery to represent Earth, split down the middle to symbolize the critical crossroads we face. This evocative painting serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for environmental action. Climate scientists warn that if we fail to curb greenhouse gas emissions, by 2030 we will witness increasingly severe consequences of climate change, including more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and mass extinctions.
“2030” is a call to action, urging us to choose a sustainable path forward and protect the precious ecosystems that sustain us. This piece is a beautiful and thought-provoking addition to any collection and makes a powerful statement about the future of our planet.
Original art by Robert Lyn Nelson
Original painting info:
Size: 30 x 40 inches
Medium: Oil, acrylic on canvas
Original status: AVAILABLE – Please contact us for pricing and other information by clicking the PRICE REQUEST button.
Limited edition prints are not available. Please contact us for other options.
This original was created by Robert Lyn Nelson at his Maui Hawaii studio. It is a one of a kind piece and available through the artist’s studio or one of his authorized dealers.
The image may be offered by the artist as limited edition prints or other products in the future.
