Artist Talk – Eric Garcia & Threads Colectivo – The Armor We Wear Artist Talk – Eric Garcia & Threads Colectivo

In imagining a world free from overfunding and the militarization of ICE, what might that world look like? ⁠

Eric J. Garcia engaged twenty young adult artists from the Albuquerque community, who organized themselves as the Loose Threads Colectivo, to respond collaboratively, with each commentary visually connected by the thread that unfurls from the top-right figure’s uniform. The resulting mural presents a range of perspectives on issues including reproductive rights, ecological stewardship, accessible healthcare, and more.⁠

This mural was created for “The Armor We Wear”, curated by Olivia Amaya Ortiz