Since our earliest ancestors walked out of Africa millions of years ago, humans have always migrated. Today, we are witnessing the highest levels of movement on record. Millions—mostly women and children—are displaced by climate change, earthquakes, political oppression, and war. How we respond reflects our humanity.

Each painting in this series incorporates stencils, hand-carved woodblock stamps, and patterns—many collected during my travels—evoking the cultures represented.