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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

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Beautiful Shiner, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Printing

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Burrowing Owl, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

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I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Printing in the studio

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

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American Black Bear, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Green Sea Turtle, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Mexican Gray Wolf, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

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I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Carving the linoleum

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Nine Banded Armadillo, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Lesser Long Nosed Bat, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Sonoran Pronghorn, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Mexican Tree Frog, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

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I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

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North American Jaguar, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Six Lined Racerunner, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Dusky Shrew, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Articulated Collared Lizard, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Greater Roadrunner, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Arroyo Toad, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

Dulzura Kangaroo Rat, Linoleum Relief Print with Watercolor

I Printed Animals That May Be Affected By The Proposed Us - Mexico Border Wall

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