Ai Weiwei Sculpture "Fences Make Good Neighbors" SE Corner of Central Park

I watched the interview with Ai Weiwei on CBS Sunday morning discussing his art installation in Central Park "Fences Make Good Neighbors", I went in search of his sculpture which I determined was located in mid, Central Park South by the landmarks seen in the report.  I was impressed, but not surprised by Weiwei's straightforward political comment that the sculpture is in reference to the mass immigration issues plaguing the world.  Weiwei said that his sculpture was in response to the influx of Afghanistan asylum seekers and meant to encourage tolerance to accept refugees.  "The tolerance to accept refugees has dropped to less than 1/2 than {the} previous administration but, it's not the numbers.  It's how we look at ourselves?  Do we still have the self-confidence to defend human rights to help somebody who is in a desperate situation?  We have become selfish."  I feel it necessary to quote the artist.  He was imprisoned in his native China, beaten by police and his father publicly humiliated during the Cultural Revolution.  He spoke poignantly chastising us for our intolerance or maybe more so for our indifference.  Nonetheless, experiencing his 40' cage, painted in yellow with subway turnstiles this was not the message I perceived.  The birdcage sculpture feels playful, more like something found in a public playground designed for climbing.  The cheery yellow color is lighthearted, the pigeon droppings irreverent and the nonstop selfies mitigates the political statement Weiwei wishes to convey.  There is a large opening for easy entrance/exit. The turnstiles are not accessible accept by hand for spinning.   Given his prestigious status as an artist & political activist, Weiwei has been direct regarding his intent for this installation only a short distance from Trump Tower.  But, without giving voice to Weiwei's comments regarding his "Fences Make Good Neighbors" (a humorous witticism) his sculpture feels fanciful & fun rather than a social conscience register of the plight of immigrants.