Butterflies Carry Hope and Dreams Across Borders in Gibson’s Art

Daniel Gibson’s artwork explores the themes of migration and the power of imagination, using butterflies as a symbol of hope and freedom for those crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Inspired by his childhood memories of witnessing migrants’ perilous journeys, Gibson depicts refugees as flowers carried by butterflies, creating a dreamlike and whimsical portrayal of a harsh reality.

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