Reception will be held on

THURSDAY JANUARY 26th, 4-6 pm.

How to get here:

Eastside of El Paso:
Take I-10 west; Exit at the Downtown Exit, proceed west on Missouri cross Santa Fe, continue west on Missouri, left on Durango, The public parking lot will be located to your right at the corner of Durango and Franklin.

Westside of El Paso:
Take I-10 East; exit right at the Porfirio Diaz Exit; continue on access road to Porfirio Diaz and turn right on Franklin, proceed to the public parking located on you left side at the corner of Franklin and Durango.

Northeast El Paso:
Take US 54 South to Las Cruces Exit which leads to I-10 West, proceed on I-10 West; exit at the Downtown Exit, proceed west on Missouri crossing Santa Fe to Durango to Porfirio Diaz where the Public Parking lot will be located to your right at the corner of Durango and Franklin.

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The phrase "Unity Creates Strength" is a powerful phrase that invite us to reflect on our lives. Unity is a social value that creates harmony and therefore a peaceful environment.  As citizens, we need to be clear on our objective, PEACE. Through a human chain we all need to share our ideas, our heart and fight for the same cause. In my poster, the chain has lights symbolizing people, hope and peace. Parts of the chain are empty and dark. These dark spaces represent the missing people, people who are still not part of the movement. We must take initiative and be part of the movement to complete the human chain and obtain our objective of restoring peace in our lives.

For this poster I decided to use two elements; the first one is a symbol of peace and love, and the second one is a hand. The hand is not fully extended and the symbol of peace can be also interpreted as money.

This image indicates that peace is as valuable as money, and we should share it hand by hand among each other.

This poster represents a citizen's complaint against corruption, which is causing a big problem in our society. Our silence is making us slaves of this situation of corruption and violence.

The figure that is unlocked represents those who raise their voice, fighting to get back peace. This figure is making a difference if we compare it with the rest of the figures that are locked by silence. If we share our feelings, thoughts and opinions, it will be easy to make a change in our society.

The most important thing is to participate, leave fear behind us and do something to make the difference.

This poster talks about the violence against women. We need to raise awareness about this situation that has been affecting our society. This poster is a call for help to end with this problem that has been growing specially in Ciudad Juárez. Is time to raise our voices and say “No More Violence". In this poster a man’s foot symbolizes violence, and the group of ants represent female unity that creates strength. There are many associations giving support to the victims of violence, yet is time to do something for ourselves and as a women fight for our rights.

Reading about the meaning of peace, I found some words that even if used in a short phrase, they give a deep meaning.

I believe that peace won’t be achieve by agreements, meetings or tough laws. We will find it from within, we can then spread, share, express and give peace.

Peace is within us and world peace depends on us. We need to stop blaming others.

Leave behind the violence, kidnappings, robberies and everything else that prevents us from leaving in peace.