Informed by a life spent along the U.S.-Mexico border and inspired by those making a difference in our resilient binational community, El Paso artist Tino Ortega has dedicated himself to exploring the idea of “connectivity through diversity.” Growing up in El Paso and frequently traveling across the bridge helped foster this idea of connectivity—and first exposed Tino to the stunning, colorful murals that sprang up in Juárez over the years, in a time that mural work wasn’t as common as it is today. He recalls the “shock and awe” of turning a corner to stumble across a new mural. Though El Paso and Juárez are geographically connected, Tino said he’s found inspiration and influence in the more abstract, intangible divisions between two distinct worlds.  

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Introduction by: Richie Marrufo - Barbed Wire Open Mic Series @elpasobwoms⁣⁣  ⁣⁣⁣    

Hosting Gallery: Galeria Lincoln @galerialincoln  ⁣⁣    

Music by: Enzo Music @mediamorebyenzo⁣⁣⁣