14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS

In 2017 there were 2,400 immigrant children being detained by the U.S. Now the number is over 14,000 and counting. This art installation represents the over 14,000 children who are currently being detained by the U.S. government. The milk cartons are a nod to the missing children campaign that ran throughout the U.S. from the early 80’s to the late 90’s. Each carton is a visual representation of an immigrant child being held in detention centers across the country. The text on the cartons represents what they are missing - their family, community, and most importantly their childhood. As a result of the strict policies being created by the current administration, the number of detained children has risen from 2,400 in 2017 to 14,000 in 2018, and this figure continues to increase. Many of these families and children are seeking refuge from poverty and violence. We encourage everyone to spread awareness on the most preeminent civil rights issue of our time and demand change. We can no longer ignore this topic and must insist that humane policies are created for children and their families. For more: https://www.14000andcounting.org/ Demand that Congress create new policies that protect immigrant children: http://bit.ly/14Kpetition ABOUT 72U 72U is a creative residency housed within the global advertising agency 72andSunny. 72U’s mission is to create positive social change through radical creativity while exploring the intersection of art, technology, and culture. 72U invited nine creatives from around the world to collaborate and use their skills to address one of the most contentious issues of our time - immigration policy and the separation of families in the United States.

Project Roles
Artist, Cinematographer
Company
72andSunny
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Cinema 4D
Media
Art, Documentaries, Events, Interactive Installations, Short Films, Websites
Project Industries
Advertising, Education
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
14,000 AND COUNTING MISSING CHILDHOODS
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