COUNTDOWN 2030
The Grapevine Wall is an interactive graphic novel where current events determine the path of the story.
Since its inception in 2013, the Wall has evolved into a growing network of interconnected artworks (called VINES) that piece together our story in real-time as we struggle through this decade of enormous change.
On New Year's Day 2030, the Grapevine Wall will unveil the last VINE, seamlessly joining all 382 VINES to form the huge 3D cube and revealing how our story will end.Current Stats
- 8 of 17 Years
- 192 of 382 Artworks
- 3.86 Million Strokes*
* Strokes are calculated from the Procreate app on my iPad.
From the Artist
Craig Tilley
For nearly a decade, I've been battling the climate crisis. I marched. I hung with Al Gore. I learned the facts and I spoke out.
Over time, I shifted my focus from yelling at those who ignored our warnings to investing my time and money in the pioneers who were acting on them.
Since 2013, I've been documenting this journey with a project called the Grapevine Wall, weaving together a comprehensive understanding and surreal storyline as I investigate the links between the climate crisis, technological advancements, and human influence.
A few years ago, I noticed an intriguing phenomenon...
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The Chapters
Two VINES are finished each month, revealing new pieces to the Wall and our perplexing tale.
Chapter 1: "The Revelation" 2013 - 2017
COMPLETED
- 80 Artworks
- 860,000 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
- 1.28 Million 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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