Hard Rain is Falling (No More Time for Reflection)

40x60cm

2020

A different kind of “hard rain” is falling today. Whether it be a viral pandemic (with increasing mutations) or climate change or trade wars or identity crisis or financial destruction- crises are mounting up. We all see one or more in increasing strength. These crises have been reflected and reported upon by governments, industry, unions, NGOs, scientists, health professionals, media, the general public on over the past 50 years. There is no more time to reflect on these changes in the natural environment. In this painting, as the rain falls the reflection of humanity is blurred by mounting anxiety and frustration at a lack of action at both governmental and general public levels. Dylan’s 1961 prophesy has become today’s high possibility if not probability. Even “standin’ on the highest mountain” won’t stop the sinkin’.