Florida the Climate Commodity State invites viewers into a contemplative exploration of Florida’s ecological identity, challenging the portrayal of the state as the “Sunshine State.” The exhibit employs a fragmented landscapes to satirise the unfolding climate emergency against the canvas of leisure environments and overconsumption.

The name the sunshine state, is a title that defines the commodity of the lived experience within the territory of Florida. Rather than an appropriate naming for the state regarding the climate position - even though the slogan implies environmental grounding.

If the slogan that accompanied Florida was to reflect and embody climate awareness the following titles would be appropriate:

“Florida the greenwash State” “Florida the environmentally vulnerable State” “Florida the algae bloom State” “Florida the invasive ecosystem State” “Florida the high sea surface temperature State” “Florida the hurricane State” “Florida the geographically fragile State” “Florida the run off State"

The carefully staged landscape mirrors the fluidity of social media scrolling, captivating onlookers with a scene that blurs the boundaries between perception and reality. Purposeful iconography challenges the stereotypical beach scene, provoking a fresh interpretation of Florida’s visual identity. Exposing the commodification of the Floridian environmental experience.