Graffiti

Art has a way of holding onto moments, even when time moves on. Anderson Dock, covered in layers of names and messages, is a testament to that—to the human need to be remembered, to leave something behind. Among the countless brushstrokes of memory and presence, one message stands apart: inside a heart, carefully painted, are the words, “I don’t want to tell you how she died, I want to tell you how she lived.” A single sentence, but it carries the weight of a story, one that lingers even without details. It is a tribute, a remembrance, a quiet plea to shift focus—not to loss, but to life.

This is what Anderson Dock has become—more than a structure, more than a historic relic of Ephraim’s maritime past. It is a canvas, a collection of voices layered over decades, each one speaking into the silence of the bay. Unlike graffiti left in haste, the names and messages here are intentional, painted with purpose, with the understanding that they will not be erased. They are meant to endure, just like this message inside the heart.

There is an intimacy in capturing something like this—an unguarded moment left behind by a stranger, now held within a photograph. Art is often an act of preservation, and in this case, it is not just about the paint on the wall but about the emotion behind it. The words inside the heart will remain at Anderson Dock, weathered by wind and water, read by countless others who will pass by and wonder. But for now, in this frame, they are frozen in time, a quiet echo of a life that was.

All prints are of museum quality and printed in The USA. Canvas Prints are wrapped around a hardwood frame to prevent long-term wrapping and utilize a 0.75" thick wrap. Metal Prints are glossy, vibrant, and of course are ready to hang.  These prints make a statement and bring Door County home to your wall.