Australia's Black Summer 2019-2020 Poster

Black Summer – Australia (2019–2020)
Poster documenting Australia’s Black Summer wildfires.
Design by Gianluca Franzese

The skies turned red. Fire stretched across a continent.
This poster documents Australia’s Black Summer of 2019–2020, when prolonged wildfires burned tens of millions of acres, displaced communities, and caused widespread loss of wildlife and habitat across the country.
At the center of the composition, a lone koala clings to a charred tree. The surrounding landscape is scorched and emptied, registering scale through absence rather than detail. The image focuses on endurance and exposure, presenting the disaster without spectacle or resolution.

The poster is printed on synthetic 4533 press, offering enhanced durability and color vibrancy. This advanced printing technology ensures that the colors remain vivid and the material withstands various environmental conditions, making it ideal for long-term display and preservation.

Poster Size: 12 inches x 18 inches