Unite, Protect, Engage, and TRANSFORM our community through the power of Art!
Leader
Yancy Villa-Calvo
Location
1914 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Barrier Free is a socially engaged art installation designed by artist Yancy Villa-Calvo for Latino Memphis about the impact of barriers. Throughout history, humans have built walls to protect, define and divide. Some walls are physical, others are intangible barriers. Regardless of their composition, barriers keep people from being able to reach their goals or desired destination.
The installation attempts to be inclusive and open to interpretation. Symbols will make reference to barriers around nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation and identity, gender and socioeconomic aspects. This project is less about the actual wall and more about the systematic attempts to divide individuals, families and communities.
The full installation is approximately 8 feet tall by 40 feet long (with incremental growth) including the wish fence. It will be available for one or multiple day exhibitions throughout Memphis and other cities in the United States.
It intents to spark conversation, thought and to prompt viewers to take action and unite communities.
The art installation is planned to travel around the country from May 2017 through July 2018.