Oil on Canvas
32x32cm
 
The industrial revolution brought massive population shifts in many parts of the world. From rural areas people moved to the cities to find new forms of making a living. This changed societies in many ways.
 
One of the consequences of modern life is distancing ourselves from nature. The concept of nature itself didn´t exist in the past. It didn´t need a word because it was an inherent part of life. Global warming, air pollution, waste - they happen because it’s easy to do and those of us living in the wealthy parts of the world don’t see the consequences of this and dismiss it. Nature looks threatening and useless.
The corona virus pandemic has shown us the interconnected totality of our natural surroundings and of our communities loud and clear.
 
There is an urgent need to create more sustainable communities. We need to connect back to nature and to our community and their importance for our survival and well-being. We still need Mother Nature in our core and we know it. Technology and modern life evolve much faster than our genes. We all know that great feeling of being outdoors. That breath of fresh air that fills your lungs and your soul. No virtual reality can replace that. No virtual reality can replace the feeling of being part of a community.
 
Will we listen to this wake-up call and create a better world to live in?
Can we go forward, innovate, and create new forms of living that are more sustainable? Will there be a shift back to nature, back to the countryside maybe in an innovative, creative way that moves us forward toward a better, more inclusive society?