Silicia

JB: Last week, Mexican poet Javier Sicilia led the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity to the US border -- do you see your work as part of Silicia's movement?

Jeff Biggers: Arizona Between Nosotros: Groundbreaking Festival Bridges US-Mexico Border Divide Through Performance Artists Jeff Biggers 2011

JB: Last week, Mexican poet Javier Sicilia led the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity to the US border -- do you see your work as part of Silicia's movement?

Jeff Biggers: Arizona Between Nosotros: Groundbreaking Festival Bridges US-Mexico Border Divide Through Performance Artists Jeff Biggers 2011

JB: Last week, Mexican poet Javier Sicilia led the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity to the US border -- do you see your work as part of Silicia's movement?

Jeff Biggers: Arizona Between Nosotros: Groundbreaking Festival Bridges US-Mexico Border Divide Through Performance Artists Jeff Biggers 2011

JB: Last week, Mexican poet Javier Sicilia led the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity to the US border -- do you see your work as part of Silicia's movement?

Jeff Biggers: Arizona Between Nosotros: Groundbreaking Festival Bridges US-Mexico Border Divide Through Performance Artists Jeff Biggers 2011

Silicia still was blinking rapidly, only half-believing what she was hear - ing.

The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990

Silicia came from hiding to gaze in wonder at the sword in Jilian's hand.

The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990

Silicia goggled at her, totally at a loss for words.

The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990

Riding a horse was just one of thousands of interesting new experiences she would have to tell Silicia about when she returned to Thorbardin.

The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990

Jilian helped Silicia slide the furniture out of the way, then placed herself in the cleared area and lifted the sword, gripping it carefully with both hands.

The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990

Silicia went to a corner and brought back a candle - stand with a foot-long taper set in it.

The Gates of Thorbardin Parkinson, Dan 1990