'Summer's Past" is a digital collage by S.R. Chappell that captures a nostalgic and whimsical scene that blends elements of vintage Americana with surrealism. At the center is a glamorous, retro-style pin-up model in a striped swimsuit, evoking the essence of mid-20th-century beauty. Surrounding her is a vivid tableau: a windmill anchors the background, a rooster perched on a roof, and a carriage reminiscent of fairytales adds a touch of fantasy. The foreground features unexpected elements—a rabbit, a bunch of grapes, and a Coca-Cola can—creating a playful juxtaposition of objects. The warm halo around the model’s head, dotted with golden circles, adds an ethereal quality, suggesting a moment of summer daydreams, where past and present collide in a timeless reverie.