Artifact Essay

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Museum Visited: The Jewish Museum (Manhattan) Title of Artifact: Statue of Liberty Hanukkah Lamp Artist: Mae Rockland Tupa Description: There are eight statues of liberty each holding a candlestick holder. The statues are elevated on a platform that is covered in American flags. There is printed black writing on the flags that reads “I Lift My Lamp Beside The Golden Door! The Homeless.” There is an extra component that is wide, tall, and also covered in American flags. The flags are decorated in more poetic writing. Questions: After looking at this artifact I wonder what the words “I Lift My Lamp beside the Golden Door! The Homeless.” means to the artist (Mae Rockland Tupa). The Story: This artwork tells the story of the immigration debate that takes place here in America. Half of the miniature statues are facing forward and half are facing backwards from any viewing point. This represents that no matter where you go in America the debate is split. Half of America’s citizens don’t mind immigration and half do. Conclusion: I can draw the conclusion that immigration is a significant and very controversial topic. Museum Visited: The Jewish Museum (Manhattan) Title of Artifact: Statue of Liberty Hanukkah Lamp Artist: Mae Rockland Tupa Description: There are eight statues of liberty each holding a candlestick holder. The statues are elevated on a platform that is covered in American flags. There is printed black writing on the flags that reads “I Lift My Lamp Beside The Golden Door! The Homeless.” There is an extra component that is wide, tall, and also covered in American flags. The flags are decorated in more poetic writing. Questions: After looking at this artifact I wonder what the words “I Lift My Lamp beside the Golden Door! The Homeless.” means to the artist (Mae Rockland Tupa). The Story: This artwork tells the story of the
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