Croatia has been at peace since the mid-90s. But if you look closely, you can often find the scars of Croatia's war with Serbia and Serb-led Yugoslavia. This building is in a rural area near Karlovac, which saw heavy fighting. The punctured and pitted walls come as a shock. The tree, an expression of life, contrasts strongly to the ruined building, which is utterly lifeless. The shadow of an upper stairway extends down into the scene, embracing the shell holes and calling attention to them. The shadow is an apparition – it makes the dead building, which is made of solid concrete, seem ephemeral. These are walls that have suffered, and by extension, they represent people and nations who have suffered as well.