Art Attack: Aspects Of Global Conflict By David Soulsby Delivers Much Needed Call To Reflect And Act

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, David Soulsby’s Art Attack: Aspects Of Global Conflict fuses literature and visual art in a “Booxhibition” confronting humanity’s most pressing challenges, offering a thought-provoking journey through global conflict, environmental crisis, and future dangers, drawn from his fifty years of creative work.

 

Art Attack: Aspects Of Global Conflict

David Soulsby’s “Art Attack” isn’t your typical book. It’s a dynamic fusion of historical analysis, personal reflection, and visual storytelling, a self-described “booxhibition” that seamlessly blends the written word with a striking gallery of artwork. This unique approach sets it apart, creating an immersive experience that explores human folly and resilience in a way few other works can.

Spanning sketches from Soulsby’s teenage years to his present-day oil paintings, the artwork complements poignant texts, creating a visceral exploration of the critical issues facing our planet. The true power of “Art Attack” lies in the juxtaposition of these artistic interpretations with meticulously researched facts. This combination underscores the urgency of the topics discussed, transforming abstract concepts like the climate crisis and technological peril into deeply felt realities. It’s a cultural landmark, a call to action urging readers to confront their roles in shaping our planet’s future.

Soulsby’s “Art Attack” is structured in three distinct parts, each featuring a narrative section followed by an art gallery showcasing his original drawings and paintings. The overarching theme? Global conflict, both between humans and against our shared home, Earth.

Part 1: Human Conflict: This section delves into the history of warfare, exploring the conflicts that have shaped human civilization. The accompanying art gallery visually reinforces the ubiquity of war, illustrating its devastating impact.

Part 2: Conflict with the Planet: Here, Soulsby examines the ways in which humanity is exploiting and polluting the Earth, driving climate change and jeopardizing the planet’s delicate balance. Backed by statistics and information from reliable sources, this section lays bare the stark realities of environmental degradation.

Part 3: Future Conflict: A look into potential future threats, this section explores the dangers of nuclear weapons, advancing surveillance technology, and even the controversial topic of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Soulsby acknowledges the potentially contentious nature of the latter, but points out that even governments recognize the potential threat these phenomena could pose.

What makes “Art Attack” particularly compelling is Soulsby’s approach. As a trained scientist, he understands the importance of evidence. Each section includes source references, providing readers with the opportunity to delve deeper into the research. He has meticulously compiled accurate information and statistics, demonstrating the impact of human actions on both ourselves and the world around us. While acknowledging that facts and figures are constantly evolving, Soulsby utilizes recent sources to provide the most up-to-date picture possible.

The artwork galleries serve not just as illustrations, but as powerful emotional amplifiers. Soulsby expresses regret that time constraints prevented him from creating artwork for every topic discussed, a testament to his dedication to the project despite the challenges of making a living as an artist.

“Art Attack” is more than just a book; it’s an experience. It’s a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the critical issues facing humanity, presented in a unique and engaging format. It’s a call to action, urging us to confront our roles in shaping the future of our planet before it’s too late. This is a book that deserves to be read, contemplated, and discussed.

David Soulsby

With an interest in anthropology I have always been fascinated by war, and in my career have worked in some of the world’s most notorious recent trouble spots, mainly in development and humanitarian fields.

Evidence for prehistoric conflict is growing, but the known history of warfare presently commences around 5000 years ago. Humans have not been just a threat to themselves in military terms, but in the world-wide competitive enterprises of greedily extracting as much energy, natural resources, and wealth from the Earth as possible. These activities have often been a cause of conflict because resources are not evenly or fairly distributed. How the Earth is being exploited is causing imbalances in prosperity and natural environments, and it is releasing conflict and pollution everywhere.

-David Soulsby

David Soulsby is a man of many talents, seamlessly blending the roles of geologist, author, and artist. Based in the UK, he brings a unique perspective shaped by years of experience traversing the globe. A graduate of the University of Manchester, Soulsby’s career as a field geologist and geological consultant has taken him to diverse corners of the world, where he’s contributed to commercial, humanitarian, and environmental projects. His deep understanding of the Earth’s processes informs his writing, with independently published books exploring the fascinating realms of natural history and anthropology. Soulsby’s creative spirit also finds expression in his artwork, which can be viewed in two online galleries, offering another window into his insightful observations of the world around us.

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