A 6,000-Day Journey Into 2030
The Grapevine Wall is a record-breaking, growing art canvas where current events determine the path of the story.
For nearly a decade, Craig Tilley has been illustrating a massive canvas of interconnected artworks (known as VINES) that piece together our story in real-time as humankind approaches its final exam.
On New Year's Eve 2030, the final two VINES will connect all 386 VINES that make up the massive cube canvas, ending our exam and revealing the conclusion to our story.Time Remaining
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Time Frame
July 29, 2013 - January 1, 2030
6,000 Days
(16 years, 5 months, 3 days)
The Canvas
Total VINES
386
Current VINE Count
206
Estimated Total Strokes
6 Million
Current Stroke Count*
2.5 Million
* Strokes are calculated from the Procreate app on my iPad.
386
Current VINE Count
206
Estimated Total Strokes
6 Million
Current Stroke Count*
2.5 Million
* Strokes are calculated from the Procreate app on my iPad.
206
Estimated Total Strokes
6 Million
Current Stroke Count*
2.5 Million
* Strokes are calculated from the Procreate app on my iPad.
From the Artist
Craig Tilley
In 2013, I embarked on an art project that would test my creative endurance while also redefining my identity as an artist and social entrepreneur.
This project, called The Grapevine Wall weaves a surreal storyline in real time as I study and decipher how the world deals with the climate crisis, technological advancements, and human nature.
A few years ago, I noticed an intriguing phenomenon...
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The Chapters
Each month, two VINES are completed, revealing new pieces to the Wall and bringing us two steps closer to our "Final Exam."
Chapter 1: "The Revelation" 2013 - 2017
COMPLETED
- 80 Artworks
- 1,018,236 Strokes
During this chapter, the climate began to enter the global spotlight. While many have been sounding the alarm on climate change for decades, this period marked serious acknowledgment from leaders around the world.
Chapter 2: "The Awakening" 2017 - 2020
COMPLETED
- 80 Artworks
- 1,091,117 Strokes
This explosive chapter revealed the tidal wave of innovations crossing from the deceptive phase into the disruptive as technological advancements began to converge into exponential growth.
Chapter 3: "The Revolution" 2020 - 2024
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