Border wall mural a 'silent protest' against US immigration policy
Share this @internewscast.com


SAN DIEGO (Border Report) A massive, colorful mural depicting an eagle and a condor has been painted on the Mexican side of the border wall in Tijuana.

It’s 200 feet wide and 30 feet tall and is located a few dozen feet from the ocean.

It depicts the giant birds flying together, overseeing a vast landscape.

Daniel Watman, one of the artwork organizers, says the birds represent a Native American prophecy.

“During the conquest, the eagle and the condor were separated; the eagle went to the north and the condor went to the south. Five hundred years later, in 1992, they started to come back together,” Watman said. “When they get back together, there will be peace throughout the Americas, and to have that displayed on the actual border is quite significant.”

Watman says the artwork itself was done by an artist known as “Libre” and 10 others, including two Kumeyaay artists from Baja California.

The mural was paid for by donors on the U.S. side of the border.

“It turns the border wall itself, which the original color was gray, like something you see in a prison, it just turned it into a huge space of brilliant colors and life.”

Watman said the mural is a silent protest based on a labor of love.

“Love kind of overcoming this violent act of separation that has been implemented by U.S. border policy,” he said.

Artists took three weeks to paint the mural, which was dedicated last weekend.

“It was quite the package, quite intense, we were out there all day, every day for three weeks, we hope to unveil a plaque describing the Native American prophecy soon.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Persistent Heat and Dry Conditions Expected to Grip Central Florida Through New Year’s

ORLANDO, Fla. – Floridians are set to experience a split in weather…

San Francisco Power Crisis: 130,000 Residents Impacted by Major Outage

A widespread power outage plunged 130,000 homes and businesses into darkness across…

Australian State Proposes Stricter Regulations on Extremist Flags Following Bondi Incident

SYDNEY – In response to a recent mass shooting in Sydney’s Bondi…

Mini-Motorcycle Crash in Orange County Leaves Rider Seriously Injured, Troopers Report

Orange County, Fla. – A serious accident involving a mini-motorcycle on Saturday…

Weber City Volunteer Fire Department Awarded $600,000 Grant

The Weber City Volunteer Fire Department turned the holiday season into a…

Unpacking the ‘A+++++’ Economy: Trump vs. Reality in Key Pennsylvania Midterm Battleground

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Idalia Bisbal, who relocated to this emblematic city known…

Experience the Magic: Christmas in Olde Jonesborough Concludes with Enchanting Downtown Church Stroll

Against the charming backdrop of Jonesborough, Tennessee, the town’s annual “Christmas in…

Kingsport Battles Severe Storm Damage and Widespread Power Outages: Community Resilience in Action

In Kingsport, Tennessee, residents faced a challenging Thursday night as high winds…

Army Veteran Receives Gift of a Mortgage-Free Home from Nonprofit in Port Orange

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A wave of cheers and applause erupted in…

Bowen Yang Announces Mid-Season SNL Exit, Shares Final Episode with Ariana Grande

NEW YORK – Bowen Yang is set to leave “Saturday Night Live”…

Over 2.8 Million Tennesseans Set to Embark on Holiday Travels This Year, Reports AAA

As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up for…

Weekend Highlights: Exciting High School Basketball Tournaments Kick Off Holiday Season

On Saturday evening, basketball fans in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area were treated…