12 years?

Made by
David Collander

“I created this piece back in 2019 when the BBC had an article on their website titled, “12 years to save the planet? Make that 18 months”. Back then there was a growing consensus that the next 18 months would be critical in dealing with the global heating crisis.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC) reported that to keep the rise in global temperatures to below 1.5 C this century, emissions would have to be cut by 45% by 2030. However, here we are in 2023 and the question remains unanswered. The Washington Post reported this year - “ At our current global pace of carbon emissions, the world will burn through its remaining “carbon budget” by 2030. Doing so would put the long-term goal of keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius ( 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) irrevocably out of reach.”

Greta Thunberg was then, and is still now, speaking truth to power over the changes we need to implement to address our existential crisis. I’ve added a question mark to the title this time as it seems that although we have the answers, we seem incapable as a global community of the actions needed to save ourselves.”

David Callander, a resident of the enchanting Isle of Mull, is a multifaceted individual who dons several creative hats, including that of an artist and photographer, along with the practical roles of gardener and handyman.

David's artistry draws profound inspiration from the breath-taking landscapes that envelop him on the island. Yet, his creative scope extends beyond Mull, encompassing a worldly perspective informed by global events and the pressing existential concerns related to climate change.

A dedicated sketch booker, David has previously contributed his sketchbooks to the esteemed collection at the Brooklyn Art Library in New York and Florida, a testament to his commitment to artistic expression.

For those seeking to bring his art into their lives, David maintains an Etsy store, easily found by searching for "David Callander." He also regularly shares his captivating artwork on Instagram under the username 'dyc05.'