LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A picture may paint a thousand words, but when brought to life through 3D printing, it gives new depth to the photo.
At the Great Plains Art Museum in downtown Lincoln, a new exhibit is shedding light on the hardships of Latin American migrants through tactile imagery.
Titled “The Journey: Documented Items / Undocumented Souls,” the exhibit uses tactile displays to allow blind and visually impaired individuals to experience the art.
“But this exhibition really is for everyone to learn more about this topic and to experience these tactile displays,” said Ashley Wilkinson, Curator of Great Plains Art Museum.
The exhibit focuses on the struggles of undocumented migrants traveling to the United States. Each tactile image is accompanied by audio, providing guests with a deeper understanding of the piece.
Along with the audio narration, the physical feeling of the pictures allows people to have a more immersive experience. The exhibit aligns with the museum’s mission to raise awareness about the diverse people, cultures, and environments of the Great Plains.
“The immigrant experience and providing that human side of that experience is something that is part of our mission,” Wilkinson said.
The exhibit is open now through August 23.
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