The Shape of Home - X

This flimsy box with a diagonal crack and falling roof is an abandoned house that X once called home. X bounced between different foster homes growing up and eventually became homeless as a teenager. During this time, he was brought to this place and sex-trafficked for years. This figure represents his home at the time. Despite all the dangers present in the broken house, it provided some comfort to X to stay in one place. A squirrel-cat resides in this home, representing the duality of his identity and his transition.

Shapes of Home is a part of our Children’s Rights Project. If you or someone you know would like to get involved, contact team@teralta.art.

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