A large part of the Chicano identity is also formed through the history of the seizure of these lands they identify with Aztlán, as the Colonial powers arrived on the Americas and shattered the pre-existing social structures. Today, what is known to the Chicano people as Aztlán is currently under the internationally-recognized legal authority of the United States of the America, and Anzaldúa describes the history of how colonial powers eroded the Mexican people’s rights to land through violence and conflict, and how even in the 20th century there was a steady stream of legal (and illegal) seizure of land and property over time, leading to the current situation of the Chicano people being left without any real rights or ownership of their ancestral lands, like many other indigenous people. The artwork of Chicano Park symbolizes these lands and the dreams of these people who have struggled for generations against these overwhelming forces. As shown in the first artwork above, “La Tierra Mia” means “My land” or “My country”, or most relevantly, “My homeland”, and this perfectly encapsulates the Chicano belief in Aztlán in the face of modern legal boundaries and past conquests. Chicano Park stands as a unique testament to both past, present, and future, as understanding the significance of this art means understanding past conflicts, present struggles, and a hope for the future.