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Instagram (Visa Issues)
Visa Issues is a multidisciplinary exploration of the global immigration experience, critically examining the hierarchical and bureaucratic systems that shape migration. Through a compelling fusion of visual and written media, this project seeks to illuminate personal narratives, systemic challenges, and the human impact of immigration policies, fostering dialogue and awareness on a global scale.
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“ARTIFACTS OF THE
AMERICAN DREAM”
A physical representation of time theft within the visa issues process. The piece is part of a series that explores the American dream within physical objects.
The watch signals luxury, class, and status. Upon closer inspection, you notice "VISA ISSUES" on the custom dial paired with the "Notice statement" at 6 o'clock, language lifted from the USCIS/ immigration letterhead warning/reminding you its not your time yet.
WATCH SPECS:
Material: Stainless Steel
Case size: 40 mm
Movement: NH35 (Japan)
Type: Automatic
Power Reserve: 41 hours
series depicting a river crossing story, while respecting the privacy and delicate nature of the subjects narrative.