{"product_id":"climate-past-and-future-original-mixed-media","title":"Climate Past and Future Original","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Climate Past and Future\" Original is rooted in a photograph taken on a windy day in 1953 by the artist’s uncle, James Harrison. At the time, seventy years ago, it was considered completely normal to park a submarine on a San Francisco beach. The image captured a moment of demonstrated confidence and progress, free from concern about environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven decades later, the photograph takes on new meaning. What once felt casual now reads as symbolic. It reflects an era when environmental consequences were rarely considered and human intervention in nature was unquestioned. The artwork revisits that moment with a contemporary lens, layering reflection, memory, and awareness. If you look closely at the bottom right, you will see people at the beach. In the top sky section you can spot at least 4 faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece asks the viewer to think forward as much as backward. How will future generations interpret today’s choices? \"Climate Past and Future\" becomes a bridge between eras, inviting contemplation about responsibility, evolution of thought, and the long arc of environmental understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork invites viewers to consider not only how far awareness has come, but how today’s actions will be viewed seventy years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Climate Past and Future\" Original is a mixed media piece on aluminum panel with thick acrylic finish. Looks like glass. Framed in custom oak frame. Ready for hanging. Original image, James Harrison, 1953. Done in 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum panel with thick acrylic finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\" x 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource image:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original image, James Harrison, 1953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom oak frame, ready for hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by the artist on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginals ship from inventory. Most orders are processed within 1–3 business days, and some may require 4–7 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated delivery within Canada and the United States is 3–7 business days after shipping. Delivery estimates are not guaranteed and may vary due to carrier delays, customs, weather, or public holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tracking email is sent once your order ships. Tracking information may take up to 48 hours to become active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe currently ship within Canada and the United States. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on delivery address, size, and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders shipped to the United States may be subject to customs fees or import duties determined by U.S. Customs, which are the responsibility of the customer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your package arrives damaged, contact us within 30 days of delivery with photographs of the artwork, packaging, and shipping label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions: hello@maciekpeter.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Past and Future Original is a one-of-a-kind mixed media artwork by Maciek Peter Kozlowski on aluminum panel with a thick acrylic finish, framed in custom oak. It is rooted in a 1953 photograph by the artist's uncle, James Harrison, of a submarine parked on a San Francisco beach, revisited with a contemporary lens on environmental awareness. Hidden details include people at the beach in the bottom right and at least four faces in the sky. It measures 36\" x 36\", is signed by the artist on the back, and includes a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Climate Past and Future Original about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt revisits a 1953 photograph of a submarine parked on a San Francisco beach, reflecting on an era when environmental consequences were rarely considered, and asks how future generations will interpret today's choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the source photograph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn image taken on a windy day in 1953 by the artist's uncle, James Harrison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hidden details can be found in the artwork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople at the beach in the bottom right, and at least four faces in the top sky section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Climate Past and Future Original a print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Climate Past and Future Original signed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is signed by Maciek Peter Kozlowski on the back of the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a certificate of authenticity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A certificate of authenticity is included with the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is Climate Past and Future Original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e36\" x 36\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow will Climate Past and Future Original be shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt ships from inventory within Canada or the United States. Most orders are processed in 1–3 business days, with estimated delivery of 3–7 business days after shipping. 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