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Thomas Broening

The End of the Dream

The End of the Dream. August 2022. A project consisting of 24 billboards displayed throughout California. These billboards showcase images that highlight three major issues that pose a threat to the state's survival: drought, fire, and housing. The self-funded project's purpose is to raise awareness about the crises facing California and to encourage people to acknowledge their existence. It does not aim to advocate for a specific solution or to assign blame to any particular political party.
Thomas Broening

The End of the Dream

The End of the Dream. August 2022. The project is a series of 22 billboards I installed all over California in 2022. The imagery created for the billboards depicts the three issues threatening California's survival: wildfire, drought, and housing. It was featured in over a dozen outlets including LA Times, ABC7 News, and CBS News.