This exhibition features a series of portraits of Latin American immigrants in the United States. " 'The American Southerner' makes reference to the people that belongs to countries located at the south of America (America considered as their country by U.S. citizens), and that decide to cross the border between Mexico and the United States looking for personal achievement, however when they arrive, they find something very different inside an foreign culture. This research collects some life experiences of these 'southerners' that decided to cross the border, leaving behind their home country to become illegal immigrants and pursue the American Dream" --Artist's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.