Its construction began in 1990 and since then, in addition to having lengthened excessively, the Wall between the United States and Mexico is a subject that infuriates many, others put it at the center of their election campaigns, half of Americans talk about it to be able to criticize even more heavily the policy of Trump.
In the middle of the arid landscape of California, Arizona and New Mexico stands the wall that divides not only two countries, but cultures and people, sometimes cutting cities in half, like El Paso.
It is right next to the latter, in Sunland Park, that the two architects and university professors Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello have created the Teeter-Totter Wall, an installation, or perhaps much more, a symbol.
The design of the Teeter-Totter Wall began in 2009, but only a few days ago its construction was finally completed. It’s no more than three pink swings – or balances to be more precise – placed exactly in the middle of the wall, half of which appear in Mexico and half in the United States.
The meaning of this work was explained on Instagram by the authors themselves:
“The wall became a literal fulcrum for U.S. – Mexico relations and children and adults were connected in meaningful ways on both sides with the recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side.”
Thus the wall between the U.S.A. and Mexico was torn down by a swing, but also by the voices and laughter of the children.
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