Yes, I lived on an island for many years, and it was a beautiful life. Very innocent. We moved from the world in a way. Going back to Chile in the Allende government and witnessing the military coup was to be suddenly finding yourself in a tornado. You’re swept away by events after this very quiet and peaceful life. And I’m sure that going through that must have affected me in many more ways than I’m capable of thinking of. - See more at: http://www.artsatl.com/2014/02/qa-alfredo-jaar-scad-speaker-global-gadfly-speaks-truth-power-striking-installations/#sthash.6HOnvVQb.dpuf