The Border Patrol delivers pieces of the original border fence to the
PARQUE DE LA AMISTAD
Public Principal
James Brown is working on the re-design and renewal of
international border parkland at the San Diego/Tijuana border along the
coastline. The site includes a bi-national garden and meeting space for
families divided by the state with the miles long border fence. The park re-design
seeks to engage and encourage the exchange of friendship, ideas and energy
between the citizens of As implementation of the park re-design begins, 900 feet of the original, graffiti heavy border fence have been torn down. As this fencing has stood for decades delineating the border it has become the canvas for murals, graffiti and random pronouncements by those crossing and by those who oppose the fence and its symbolism. James Brown, acting in conjunction with community group Friends of Friendship Park, has procured 100 feet of this original corrugated metal fence. Even as this salt eaten, rusted heap of metal is torn out and replaced in the ongoing effort to heighten, thicken and refortify the border, this original wall may be an artifact worthy of display, a meaningful installation piece for our times. For decades it has been the last touchstone for many heading towards a better life and it may still echo voices wanting to be heard. Despite the militarization of our border zone, we look to a future when normalized relations can again occur. Reaching for the long view, Public's proposed design allows security and options for the future. Especially in these charged times, we believe it is critical to make a conceptual statement that says "we are not enemies". For more information
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