Hurricane Tombstones, 2025-04

Scope and content:

Handmade postcard of wooden stumps in water with a dark blue border. Artist Statement: "What was formerly a bait shack on Matlacha Isle's, has turned into a jarring reminder of the pain our community has felt. Destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022, years later this community has yet to recoup from the destruction fully. These sawed off stilts are all that remain of this bait shack, they can be seen across the island in little gaps in the landscape."

Language:

English

Related material:

Part of the "Scenes from My Sunny Home" set of 15 postcards featuring Florida wildlife, scenery, and architecture. Created for the FGCU History of Photography class during the Spring 2025 semester. Artist's statement: "Through a reflective and critical lens, Donovan highlights the moments, places, and beings that have shaped his childhood and adult life in the Sunshine State."

Subjects:

Hurricane Ian, 2022
Abandoned buildings
Sea-water

Places:

Hurricanes

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