Spic in Ecdysis In 2016, Xandra Ibarra debuted her new overarching theme to her performances. She explored the differences between species borders rather than geopolitical borders. The series has four photos and one video with a small excerpt about her thoughts regarding the piece. By contrasting a cockroach to herself, she demonstrates her feelings of being a migrant in the United States. She says in her explanation, "Even when I attempt to reassemble new skin, sick of my spic casings, I remain destined to be crucified through them."