Copper Earrings handcrafted by Ernie Lopez

ARTIST COMMENTS

Mention of the wall, the Mexican/US border, immigration, asylum, and detention and a variety of feelings, opinions, and thoughts are created depending on one’s position on these issues.

This piece captures the many thoughts that go through my head when I hear these words.

First of all, I feel the fracture and divide of our immigration policy. I then am reminded of the risk and sacrifice people take to cross the border. The two silver balls symbolize the father and daughter who drowned in their attempt to find a new life in the U.S. Lastly, I wonder what could happen if we all demonstrated more love and compassion for all parties impacted by these issues?

What kind of listening and action has to take place so that all parties to this situation can find common ground on which to build a new future?