Design Exhibition “Border Echoes: Art as Resistance and Reclamation
Design Exhibition “Border Echoes: Art as Resistance and Reclamation
This exhibition explores the layered realities of the U.S.–Mexico border through assemblage, mixed-media, and installation. Using discarded materials like rusted metal, wood, and found objects, Ana María Herrera reclaims overlooked fragments of history and memory to tell stories of identity, migration, and resilience. The event invites audiences to reflect on the role of art as a form of resistance and cultural reclamation—challenging assumptions and sparking dialogue about belonging, empathy, and transformation.
About the Host
Ana Maria Herrera
Ana María Herrera is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in San Diego, originally from Mexico. Her work blends assemblage, photography, and installation, using discarded materials like rusted metal and wood to explore identity, migration, and cultural memory. Deeply shaped by life along the U.S.–Mexico border, her practice challenges assumptions and fosters empathy. Herrera is the founder of Artisana Workshops and has exhibited in both the U.S. and Mexico, leading community-based projects that connect art with social reflection and transformation.
