Families Belong Together

By Mural Arts Philadelphia

 In neighborhoods across Philadelphia, families and individuals are feeling the

immediate and lasting effects of harsh

immigration laws. Inspired by recent

national events, Chilean artist Ian Pierce

(also known as Artes Ekeko) created a

mural that explores Philadelphia’s

identity as a sanctuary city, working

together with local artist Cesar Viveros

on this bright, textured design. The

mural features a family making their way

to a new home, just like the Fairhill

neighborhood where it is located, in

homage to Fairhill’s predominantly

Hispanic and Latinx community. The

immigrants who are a large part of the

fabric of Philadelphia deserve to feel at

home, to be valued and respected, and

that starts with representation.