Baton Rouge artist Mary Ann Caffery wears many titles, including painter, photographer, art gallery owner and interior design instructor at Louisiana State University. She also often describes herself as a passionate admirer of south Louisiana. Her artwork evokes a strong connection to the Louisiana coast and includes focal images of marsh grasses, pelicans, dying trees and buildings on stilts. While her work provides colorful visuals of south Louisiana, Caffery's art plays a much larger role in raising awareness about coastal erosion.