It took the efforts of two California professors to pull it off, but with the help of three pink seesaws and a bunch of kids, the two were able to unite families on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
The "Teete-Totter Wall" project was conceived in 2009 as part of
Borderwall as Architecture, Rael wrote.
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One of the most incredible experiences of my and @vasfsf’s career bringing to life the conceptual drawings of the Teetertotter Wall from 2009 in an event filled with joy, excitement, and togetherness at the borderwall. The wall became a literal fulcrum for U.S. - Mexico relations and children and adults were connected in meaningful ways on both sides with the recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side. Amazing thanks to everyone who made this event possible like Omar Rios @colectivo.chopeke for collaborating with us, the guys at Taller Herrería in #CiudadJuarez for their fine craftsmanship, @anateresafernandez for encouragement and support, and everyone who showed up on both sides including the beautiful families from Colonia Anapra, and @kerrydoyle2010, @kateggreen , @ersela_kripa , @stphn_mllr , @wakawaffles, @chris_inabox and many others (you know who you are). #raelsanfratello #borderwallasarchitecture
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Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and LEgal Services (RAICES) tweeted about the installation saying the project was, "A beautiful installation at our southern border that reminds us that: ‘Actions that take place on one side have direct consequences on the other.’ We are all connected. We are all one."
Art is such a powerful vehicle for change.A beautiful installation at our southern border that reminds us that: “Actions that take place on one side have direct consequences on the other.”We are all connected.We are all one. --pic.twitter.com/NaREd5Vd7z
— RAICES (@RAICESTEXAS)
July 30, 2019
