A Surreal Reimagining of Tourist Utopia
Florida Folklore is an illustration thesis project exploring the mythos of Florida, the place where I grew up, through the lens of horror, surrealism, and subversion. Florida is a place known for its tourism, beaches, and theme parks, however, there is an underbelly of culture and legend often disregarded. My thesis however, serves to subvert the common visual language of Florida through the crafting of an alternative dreamscapes while expanding on historical tales.
01. Mermaids (Weeki Watchi, FL)
02. Devil Ray (Coastal FL)
03. Hvcko Capko (Seminole myth of Central and Panhandle FL)
04. Stikini Witches (Seminole myth of Central FL)
05. Moss Man (Coastal FL)
Read more about this project on the 2024 Pratt Show Archive