By Juan Fuentes

Medium: linocut
Year: 2023
Image Size: 18 x 24 inches
Edition Size: 10

Juan Fuentes’ El Río Grande captures the perilous journey of refugees crossing the river that marks the boundary between the United States and Mexico. Rendered in bold, expressive carving, the figures wade through churning water, burdened by the weight of their belongings and the emotional weight of displacement. Fuentes emphasizes resilience in the face of hardship: each figure is carved with rhythmic, dynamic lines that communicate both physical struggle and unwavering determination.