Design Exhibition “Border Echoes: Art as Resistance and Reclamation
Design Exhibition “Border Echoes: Art as Resistance and Reclamation
As a multidisciplinary artist shaped by life on the U.S.–Mexico border, I create works that transform discarded materials—rusted metal, aged wood, and border-crossing remnants—into vessels of memory, resistance, and cultural identity. My assemblages, photographs, and installations reclaim what society deems worthless to tell stories that matter: of migration, resilience, and survival.
Guests will experience works that do more than speak—they witness. Rooted in the belief that design must serve humanity, my practice bridges aesthetics with urgency. Each piece invites reflection, sparks dialogue, and challenges the way we define belonging and borders—both physical and emotional. This is not decorative art—it’s a call to empathy, a reimagining of how we design a more equitable world.
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.
