Our Lady of

Humanitarian Aid

Sabrina Zarco

50 x 30 inches

2019

ARTIST STATEMENT

This art honors two volunteer-based groups that address different dimensions of the suffering caused by policies toward refugees, migration, immigration, and border policing.

No More Deaths/No Más Muertes maintains a humanitarian presence in Arizona along remote corridors into which migration has been pushed. Volunteers hike the trails and leave water and other supplies.

Border Angels advocates for human rights, humane immigration reform, and social justice on issues related to the US-Mexican border. Border Angels engages in awareness programs, legal aid, and resources that include trips to the desert outside of San Diego to place water and supplies along crossing routes.

MATERIALS

Fabric, embroidery thread, netting

Hand-embroidery, raw-edge appliqué, hand and machine quilting