A Real Look at Immigration

Border militarization is wasting money and harming communities. This illustrated publication sheds a light on immigrant detention, a component of militarization, that has been harnessed as a money-making scheme that does little to actually protect communities, specifically border communities. The illustrations shed a light on el viaje (the journey) one goes through and the landscape they encounter in immigrating from Latin America to the United States. The poster compiles all of the images from the booklet into one full color image.

Alexandria Canchola designs, illustrates, and creates immersive large-scale installations that are inspired by narrative, color, letterforms, and filmmaking. Her personal approach to design stems from her desire to empower people and make a difference by crafting work that is engaging and meaningful.

Michael Cortez is a designer, photographer, filmmaker, and web designer looking to create art through story and image. Drawing from eclectic influences he creates work that combines his interest in all forms of media.

Alexandria has a BA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MFA in 2D Design from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She has completed residencies at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California and Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, Massachusetts. Her design and illustration work have received awards from American Illustration, American Advertising Federation, Pulse Magazine, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and more.