Abstract
The State of Florida is under threat from the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels are creeping up on to Florida’s coast, eroding the beaches and encroaching on heavily populated cities. Over my lifetime I will watch the water spill over the streets of my home town. I will watch the water flood the Everglades, pushing saltwater into freshwater habitats. I will watch the water begin to drown the state, taking Florida’s many little known histories along with it. This thesis serves as a document of Floridian life during the Anthropocene.
Within this thesis, I tell the story of nature and Queerness in the State of Florida. Nature and Queerness are in direct relation to one another. Appearing to exist as two parallels, nature and Queer folks often reflect each other. Both are under constant threat from the actions and inactions of people. Using craft-based techniques, like papier mache and embroidery, I tell these stories through historical facts, personal narratives, and possibilities for the future. Specifically those that have shaped me into the person I am today.
Committee Chair
Brandon Anschultz
Committee Members
Brandon Anschultz
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Art
Author's Department
Graduate School of Art
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2019
Language
English (en)
Recommended Citation
Stamm, Janie and Stamm, Janie I., "WISH YOU WERE HERE" (2019). Graduate School of Art Theses. ETD 132.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.7936/8qvj-np72
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Permanent URL: https://doi.org/10.7936/8qvj-np72