COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS

Symbol of the beauty, strength and journeys of the refugee/immigrant experience through watercolor.

A commentary on Sanctuary Cities and the Undocumented in the context of the upcoming administration, based on their previous history.

A Morning at an Open Air Detention Site.

My inspiration for this piece came from conversations about immigration and the contrasting narratives often depicted in the media, as...

My contribution challenges stereotypes about African refugees by using artwork and research to highlight their resilience, optimism, and commitment to education, emphasizing their active role in building vibrant communities in San Diego.

A piece of art detailing the diverse San Diego.

A poem that hopes to share the growth refugee youth are capable of.

Depiction of two individuals on opposing sides of the SD-Mexico border

This short story details the perilous journey a young Syrian woman and her family took to reach safety in Germany.

I created a zine that showcases the story of Vietnamese refugees in San Diego and portrays the theme of resilience.

An oral history narrative, of a Colombian refugee who survived captivity and now lives in San Diego, California.

The story of 18 year old Farah Ahmadiva, a young girl who immigrated from Azerbaijan to San Diego.

The inspiration for this art piece that I drew was the origin of my mother's time here in the United States, she grew up in a poor town in Michoacan, Mexico where there's no hospital, stores with imported goods from the big cities, no wifi, tv, and much of anything else one may see today.

Drawing of the beautiful Day of the Dead booth at the Escondido Public Library full of members of the communities contributions!

Portraying the strength, hope, and growth of the immigrant experience, inspired by Héctor Tobar's call for dignified and nuanced storytellin

Families unite at Friendship Park at the U.S.-Mexico border located between San Diego and Tijuana as a result of a physical barrier and incr

The keffiyeh, a symbol of heritage, resilience, and solidarity; reflecting my cultural pride and commitment to justice and freedom.

This artwork entitled "Bringing Life, Bringing Joy" is a celebration of the greater refugee community of San Diego and their contributions t

I reviewed a series of research papers and literature reviews under the lens of community-based participatory research, holistic health...

A collage that recognizes many events, memories, and efforts of the Vietnamese community in San Diego and hope to inspire many more.

San Diego County is a hub for refugee reception and resettlement. What makes it so appealing?

Driven by hope for a better life, my dad weathered the most difficult of conditions in his journey from Vietnam to America...

Vietnamese refugees in San Diego today contribute to the city's rich cultural tapestry, embodying resilience and successful integration into

Highlighting the significance of San Diego, CA for migrants and refugees is my contribution to this artwork.

An art piece that uses visual metaphors to reflect the refugee process and the concept of militarized refuge.

The Tran family’s persevering journey from Vietnam to a new life of opportunities in the U.S.

It is crucial to explore refugees' relationships with resettlement in San Diego, the concept of home, and how refugees have redefined the te

Why does the border crises exist and how can we fix it?

A muted twist on childlike wonder to pay homage to immigrants and refugees within the Otay Mesa Detention Center.

Abstract watercolor painting featuring Chicano Park, with the park being depicted in bright colors to represent the heart of the community..

The tough journey from Vietnam to America, filled with hardships, shows how strong my family is and honors my mom’s unwavering determination

This contribution highlights the East African organization UWEAST and its role in my upbringing as a children of immigrant Kenyan parents.

The separation and unawareness overall UCSD students have with the refugee community in San Diego.

This artwork aims to demonstrate the value of the education of refugee life in San Diego and how knowledge is a powerful tool that allows...

From winning a Visa lottery to navigating cultural contrasts and financial constraints, my mom’s experiences have shaped an intricate nar...

A tribute to Little Amal's walk across San Diego, and how she brings hope and resilience wherever she goes.

Platicas & Painting is the title of a project I worked on with my abuelito, a refugee who left everything behind in his small pueblo in...

Learning what dầu was and having to apply it to my life in the U.S. was intimidating, but I've learned to embrace it and appreciate my...

The phone - a call to Justice surrounding the Otay Mesa Detention Center.

A reflection about how coffee is a socializing tool for the Vietnamese community, drawing on my own experiences.

This zine sheds light on the services and opportunities of diverse San Diego based refugee organizations.

San Diego as we know it is perceived different to immigrant individuals who have been detained.

This piece intends to highlight the diversity in San Diego by showing that there are multiple different refugee communities residing here.

Depicting the struggles migrants face when seeking asylum and a re-imagination of the changes that would facilitate migrants to seek asylum.

Connections from the documentary "Seeking Asylum: A Mother’s Journey" to the challenges refugees are confronted with in San Diego

focusing on refugee personhood by presenting cheeriness, hope, and perseverance through the symbolism of a flower, a family, and ladder.

Build bridges, not borders.

A 2-D Altar collage dedicated to Carlos Ernesto Escobar Mejía, who passed away in ICE custody in 2020 due to inhumane conditions.

Explores how we can use the shared fight to bridge the gaps created by borders, the borders that create refugees, from the river to the sea.

The artwork attempts to reflect part of refugees' prolonged struggles, depicted in oil and acrylic paints on canvas.