Dad, can I take the Jimmycraft?

Description

In the 1950s, America was briefly enthralled by the promise of rockets, envisioning a future where sleek skyscrapers and futuristic buildings stood alongside crowded skies filled with spacecraft. This artwork pays homage to that moment when Americans saw a bright, technological future for everyone.

In an alternate timeline, this vision has become a reality. In the arid desert mountains of Palm Springs, a Wexler Steel House Design #1 stands as a testament to modern ingenuity. Perched on a man-made cliff, its design blends seamlessly into the rugged terrain. The house’s sleek metal exterior reflects the deep blues and violets of the night sky, while its folded metal plate roof harmonizes with the rocky landscape.

A personal spacecraft, The James Craft Series 8000 (or the Jimmycraft as it’s often called), sits poised beside the cliff, hinting at a country full of limitless possibilities. Its sleek form complements the house’s geometric elegance, promising a thrilling adventure – even for mundane tasks like a trip to the local market.

Back in our own reality, the Wexler Steel House Design #1 remains a powerful symbol of aspiration, freedom, and humanity’s audacious spirit, regardless of whether or not we inhabit an alternate timeline with personal spacecraft. Its enduring appeal lies in its representation of our collective desire for innovation and progress.

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This piece is printed on true-matte, well-textured, 19 mil bright white poly-cotton blend canvas that is scratch-resistant and is archival certified. While the high quality canvas and advanced printing process create an eye-popping color gamut, the colors depicted in the images on this site may appear brighter on your screen than the actual printed media you receive. The canvas is stretched by hand over handmade stretcher bars and as such the overall dimensions and position of the canvas may vary slightly.

All canvas prints are professionally taped and include a preinstalled wire hanger.