POSTER: FUNERAL MASS FOR THE EARTH

High-quality poster/print on paper based on surreal oil painting by Mariusz Lewandowski titled "FUNERAL MASS FOR THE EARTH".

Print specifications:

Print media: Paper
Paper finish: Satin
Paper weight: 255 gsm
Print kind: Ink
Print orientation: Vertical

Available poster sizes:

• 75 x 100 cm (29.5" x 39.4")
• 37,5 x 50 cm (14.8" x 19.7")

What you will see in this oil painting?

The painting titled "Funeral Mass for the Earth" by Mariusz Lewandowski, an oil on canvas, is filled with symbolism, addressing the theme of ecological disaster and reflecting on the fate of our planet. The central focus is a massive, monumental structure resembling a sarcophagus, floating above a turbulent sea. This gigantic form appears to serve both as a tomb and an altar, suggesting it is a site for a funeral ceremony for the Earth, which has passed into eternal rest.

The painting exudes an atmosphere of anxiety and tragedy. Above the sarcophagus, there are figures that may symbolize mourners or spirits participating in a farewell ritual. The ocean, wild and chaotic, could represent the forces of nature that have become uncontrollable or destructive as a result of human actions. The color palette – cold shades of blue and gray – enhances the feeling of sorrow, mourning, and an impending end. However, a beam of light shining down on the center of the scene may suggest a faint hope for rebirth or a new beginning, though heavily overshadowed by tragic events.

The composition resembles an ancient farewell ritual where humanity faces the consequences of its actions, bidding farewell to a world they themselves have destroyed. The elements of destruction, such as the broken fragments and wreckage in the foreground, underscore the magnitude of the catastrophe. This is a dramatic yet reflective vision of the future, should humanity fail to change its approach to nature and the environment.