Silent Voices
We took a great trip to The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island this weekend. It had been ages since I've visited Lady Liberty, and I don't recall ever being inside Ellis Island. It was a really enlightening experience... so many stories, hopes, dreams. So much fear, frustration, and agony... All rolled into one building. People from all countries converging on unknown soil with the dream of a better life. Powerful sentiments that seem to echo from the walls.
There were many exhibits on the people and their stories, and on immigration in general, etc. But there was also a story told of the island and building itself. When Ellis Island was closed in 1954, after more than 12 million immigrants had passed through the doors, it was basically abandoned as is. Prior to the start of the restoration project, a few photographers were allowed in to capture what remained. The images are striking, and tell stories just as interesting as those who walked through the doors. The exhibit is called "Silent Voices" and is worth seeing. I'm afraid the following images don't do any justice.
Eleni Mylonas
Click here for her website.
Joel Greenburg
Click here for his website.
There were many exhibits on the people and their stories, and on immigration in general, etc. But there was also a story told of the island and building itself. When Ellis Island was closed in 1954, after more than 12 million immigrants had passed through the doors, it was basically abandoned as is. Prior to the start of the restoration project, a few photographers were allowed in to capture what remained. The images are striking, and tell stories just as interesting as those who walked through the doors. The exhibit is called "Silent Voices" and is worth seeing. I'm afraid the following images don't do any justice.
Eleni Mylonas
Click here for her website.
Joel Greenburg
Click here for his website.
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