Don't You Worry

Day 19 of the 30-in-30 challenge.

What can I say about this piece other than this:
Even if everything is going downhill, don't you worry, we still have Mars.

Well, then.
 
For the universe, I used an Epic record sleeve. A scrap from a beautiful old fly leaf makes Mars.

I found this little saluting elf figurine in an antique collector's guide and, of course, declared him to be the Martian. He's perfect, isn't he.

For the background I sacrificed one page from "The Last Whole Earth Catalog." Please notice the "Funky Future" at the bottom right.

Mixed media: record sleeve, fly leaf, clippings and page from various book sources, embroidery floss, on cradled wood panel, 10" x 10"