Chico MacMurtrie Border Crosser Installation Project
A team of 16 students from the schools of Art and Design, Engineering, Literature, and Science worked together to create and reconstruct a lightweight and inflatable sculpture designed by world-renowned artist Chico Macmurtire called the ‘Border Crosser.” I contributed to this project by 3D designing a click-on system for the spine of the front link and printing them for the Border Crosser. Being a part of the Border Crosser taught me how to cross the borders that I have created in my life. I still remember the talk I had with Chico in the gallery. I said, “The visual purpose of Border Crosser has definitely opened not only my eyes but our audiences to the issues that are happening concurrently with border patrol. It would be amazing to have our Border Crosser performing at the actual border, but even if it doesn’t, I don’t think it matters. The Border Crosser had me reflect on a different level what a border means to me and whether that border is even a physical concept or a subjective concept that I create myself. Through the experience I had with Chico and the team, I was able to take a step in building the courage to cross the borders that I face.”
Digital fabrication (3d modeling/rendering, laser cutter)
