In the summer of 2019, amid growing tensions surrounding the immigration debate and increasing reports of the harsh treatment of migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, I traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, alongside journalist David Adelson. Our goal was to observe the situation firsthand and document the experiences of migrants through photographs and recordings. This project sought to humanize the issue and shed light on the daily struggles faced by individuals and families navigating the complexities of border life.
Border Wall
Border Wall
Expressions from the Border- (a day of art)
The day offered a powerful platform for migrant children to express themselves in an immediate, personal, and raw way, transcending language barriers to share their side of the story. Iglesia Embajadores de Jesús, a large migrant shelter on the outskirts of Tijuana, located in a canyon along a narrow dirt road, houses refugees from Haiti and Central America. It was within this shelter that the children created dozens of striking, emotional paintings and drawings that vividly portrayed their harrowing journeys.
Iglesia Embajadores de Jesus, a large migrant shelter in Tijuana located in a narrow canyon on the outskirts of Tijuana
