Mars 2.0 - The Colorful Planet by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration

Terraforming - changing a planet in such a way that humans and/or other terrestrial life forms can thrive there - is a concept from science fiction which is slowly entering the realm of possibilities. Nevertheless, terraforming, for example, the planet Mars will be a complex and time-consuming project which will not be completed untill the distant future.

This map shows what Mars, after terraforming, could look like. With a coastline based on data from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor satellite. And with climate and vegetation areas which result from a possible pattern of air currents in the densified atmosphere, although this, of course, remains somewhat speculative.

The names of craters, plains, valleys and mountains are based on generally accepted nomenclature by the International Astronomical Union, with the exception of the areas below sea level which have been renamed "Mare" (sea) .

The map also shows the main American, Russian and British landing sites, as well as the location of the habitat in the movie / book The Martian.

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My work can be found in the border regions of photography, painting and computer visuals. With my company 3Develop I do work in commission but I use the same techniques, skills and software to make free work.

World maps and reliefs made from unique materials, vintage postcards, and futuristic space art, graphic interpretations and painterly edits, artist impressions, and abstract geometric art. But also more "traditional" photography of cities and landscapes, plants, and textures.

Originally trained as an architect and living in Rotterdam, I draw significant inspiration from the architecture and history of Roffa/Rotjeknor/Bokitodonk. Additionally, travels to places like Iceland and Great Britain, as well as walks in the Netherlands, provide ample material for my work.

All the pieces in my webshop are carefully selected for their suitability as wall art. The possibilities with the professionals at Werk aan de Muur are nearly endless: from canvas and photo prints to aluminum and acrylic glass. Square or round, framed or unframed. From an A4-sized print to wall-covering wallpaper. The perfect wall art for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even balcony and garden!

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