Uncaged Art: Tornillo Children's Detention Camp
An exhibit of artwork recovered from Tornillo Children's Detention Camp was put up at the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. The phrase "A Quetzal cannot be caged" was used during an interview with a child from that detention camp. It is the main inspiration for the design.
CLIENT: The Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
AWARD: Mitchell A. Wilder Publication Design
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Flyer
Design Process
The Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. It represents freedom and is said to die of sadness if caged. The idea of the design represents art breaking free from the cage and flying away towards freedom.
The Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. It represents freedom and is said to die of sadness if caged. The idea of the design represents art breaking free from the cage and flying away towards freedom.
Cage variations
Early concept sketch of final design.