The Grapevine Wall
6,000 Days, 386 Artworks, One Extraordinary Journey
The Grapevine Wall is a living art masterpiece by artist Craig Tilley that chronicles humanity's journey in real-time, culminating on New Year's Eve 2030.
This groundbreaking project spans 6,000 days and features 386 interconnected artworks, known as VINES, that collectively form an infinity cube canvas. Every month, Tilley adds two new VINES, each meticulously hand-drawn and influenced by current developments in social issues, technology, climate change, and economics. These artworks gradually build a visual narrative that explores humanity's collective experiences through what Tilley calls "the Great Transition." This snapshot in time will forever stand as a unique artistic testament to our era—a visual time capsule designed to inspire, educate, and connect future generations to the complex narrative of our collective human experience.|
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July 29, 2013 - January 1, 2030
6,000 Days
(16 years, 5 months, 3 days)
Completed VINES
264
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Current Stroke Count*
3,123,511
Estimated Total Strokes at completion is 5 Million
* Strokes are calculated from the Procreate app on my iPad.
About the Artist
Craig Tilley is an artist, storyteller, and visionary who is redefining the boundaries of art and human connection through his immersive social art project, the Grapevine Wall. Tilley's journey is one of resilience, creativity, and a profound understanding of the human experience.
At the age of 20, Craig Tilley's life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease, a genetic eye condition that gradually robs individuals of their central vision. While this diagnosis could have been a devastating blow, Tilley chose to embrace it as an opportunity to see the world in new and profound ways.
Five Chapters
Two new VINES are illustrated each month, gradually unveiling the canvas and advancing the story's narrative.
The project is structured across five distinct chapters, each representing a phase of our global journey:
Chapter 1: "The Revelation" (2013-2017)
Chapter 2: "The Awakening" (2017-2020)
Chapter 3: "The Revolution" (2020-2023)
Chapter 4: "The Rebuild" (2024-2027)
Chapter 5: "The Final Exam" (2027-2030)1
The final chapter is particularly poignant, split into top and bottom sections with 66 VINES that represent two potential futures for humanity—one of hope and another as a cautionary tale
Chapter 1: "The Revelation"
July 2013 - Jan 2017
- 80 Artworks
- 773,277 Strokes
This chapter marked the beginning of an epic journey that will test our perseverance, character, and humanity itself. After decades of warnings, world leaders finally began to take climate change seriously. The future felt hopeful through this chapter, suggesting that we have the opportunity to address our most challenging problems using technology and economic progress, igniting a period of innovation and hope as we embarked on the next chapter in our story.
Chapter 2: "The Awakening"
Feb 2017 - July 2020
- 80 Artworks
- 1,087,117 Strokes
In this dynamic chapter, we witnessed the emergence of a wave of groundbreaking innovations shifting from a deceptive phase to a disruptive force.As technological advancements converged, they began to propel exponential growth. However, the narrative takes an unexpected turn with the onset of the global pandemic. It exposes the fragility of our interconnected global economy and societal structures, giving rise to fear, anxiety, and anger. This seismic event sets the stage for a divergence in political ideologies and human interactions. Chapter 3: "The Revolution"
Aug 2020 - Dec 2023
- 80 of 80 Artworks
- 926,597 Strokes
In this chapter, a digital art renaissance unfolded and abruptly waned in the midst of a whirlwind of extremist uprisings, conspiracy theories, and conflicts that often obscured the genuine potential of cryptocurrency, the metaverse, and advances in green technologies. Then came the biggest revolution of them all: artificial intelligence. AI became the fastest mass-adopted technology in history, and humanity embraced it eagerly, seeking new ways to live, work, create, and communicate.
Chapter 4: "The Rebuild"
Jan 2024 - May 2027
- 24 of 80 Artworks
- 336,520 Current Strokes
Chapter Four, aptly named "The Rebuild," promises to be an exciting and equally challenging journey. The next 1,246 days will likely bring a series of rebuilds, both positive and unforeseen, as we navigate the complexities of crucial elections, exponential advancements in AI, biotech, and robotics, and the ever-present challenges of war, social disruption, and climate change.
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