These imagined images from UK artists Robert Graves and Dider Madoc-Jones picture what the city of London will look like in a world devastated by climate change. 'Postcards from the Future' is a project that shows the effects of rising sea levels and global warming could have. This includes climate refugee-inhabited slums and canals for boat navigation.
One issue when it comes to environmental activism and climate change in particular is many places in the Western world (like London but more importantly North America) do not see the effects of climate change first hand so they are unfeeling towards the plight of island nations like Tuvulu, for example. Robert Graves and Didier Madoc-Jones conceived of the series to increase understanding.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Climate Change Art
- Creating art that visualizes the consequences of climate change can increase awareness and spark action.
- Environmental Postcards
- Using postcards to convey environmental messages can be an innovative way to communicate with a wider audience.
- Imagined Futures
- Creating visualizations of potential future scenarios can help people understand the urgency of addressing climate change.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Artists can use their skills to communicate important environmental messages and inspire action.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Creative postcard campaigns can be used to raise awareness and funds for environmental causes.
- Urban Planning
- Imagining potential future scenarios can help urban planners prepare for the effects of climate change and develop strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
