Isabelle Brourman, a 32-year-old sketch artist, has spent the last two months in 26 Federal Plaza's immigration court, illustrating immigrants during their cases and documenting ICE agents carrying out arrests. Originating from Pittsburgh, she aims to encapsulate significant moments in New York's history through her art. The recent ICE operations have reshaped her perspective and body of work, prompting her to label this documentation as 'aftermath.' Brourman has drawn upon her talent to portray both court proceedings and the experiences of individuals affected by the immigration system.
Brourman has not only illustrated immigrants as they plead their cases, she has also borne witness to masked ICE agents dragging fathers and mothers, daughters and sons out of sight.
Brourman has entered 26 Federal Plaza's immigration court with a large easel and art supplies, seeking to capture significant moments in New York's history.
Brourman believes the ICE seizures at New York's immigration court system have reconceptualized all of her previous work.
With just a pen, a large white sheet of paper, and her own talent, she has faced down armed Feds and did not flinch.
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