Manifest Destiny! is a temporary public art installation that addresses a complicated chapter in American History. It is both an homage to the romantic spirit of California's early settlers and a sharp critique of western expansion. This project is about intrepidly claiming and occupying space regardless of hazard, existing occupants, inconvenience, daunting odds, or common sense. Manifest Destiny! is single-minded in its objective: move west, claim territory, build a home. Manifest Destiny! is...