Haznos Valer and El Infante de las Flores have collaborated to create this mural, "Stella Flumen." We aim to address the dehumanization of migrants on the Juárez-El Paso border, especially in treatment at international bridges. This mural will be installed on the Paso del Norte International Bridge, a popular crossing area. 

 

Stella Maris, Mary as the "star of the sea," traditionally is a sign for migrants and sailors in their journeys. Here, Mary accompanies the most vulnerable, infants, youths, and mothers as they cross on a raft attached to uprooted land. The star compass also is a sign guiding migrants north. The colors of black, red, and blue allude to Border Patrol sirens and the persecution of migrants.

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Through this imagery, we hope to encourage those on their journey to a better life, while also evoking empathy from others who can finally see "through the eyes that have cried." Read the whole press release here.