I began my print series, “Migrants,” as a way to explore and share the possible ecological effects of expanding the existing 654-mile wall along the entire 2,000-mile border between Mexico and the United States.
The project currently includes 16 animals, which are hand-printed linoleum relief prints with watercolor accents.
The U.S. fish and Wildlife Service has noted more than 111 endangered species and 108 migratory birds that could be affected by the expansion of this wall.
While carving and printing each animal, I was able to consider their struggles and the possible fate of each creature’s future. I hope that the prints challenge viewers to reimagine the world around us from a new perspective, and to see the ecological effects of our actions or complacency through the eyes of these animals.
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Carving the linoleum
Beautiful Shiner, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Printing
Burrowing Owl, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Printing in the studio
American Black Bear, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Green Sea Turtle, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Mexican Gray Wolf, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Carving the linoleum
Nine Banded Armadillo, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Lesser Long Nosed Bat, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Sonoran Pronghorn, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Mexican Tree Frog, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
North American Jaguar, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Six Lined Racerunner, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Dusky Shrew, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Articulated Collared Lizard, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Greater Roadrunner, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Arroyo Toad, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
Dulzura Kangaroo Rat, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor
