Ningun Ser Humano Es Ilegal

Ningun Ser Humano Es Ilegal

Mural

 2014 Monte Vista Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704

Ningun Ser Humano Es Ilegal

No Human Being is Illegal

SAPO, 2009

A collage of images including the following symbols and archetypes: the fifth sun, el quinto sol stone image from the Tonalponalli Aztec Calendar, the Virgen Guadalupe, fertile fields and dessert mountains, image of the US/Mexico border and someone crossing over. On the wall of the border, there are words that say, “ningun ser humano es ilegal.” The image of a young man who died in front of the wall is also painted in his honor.

This was the first mural painted by SAPO (Siempre Aprendiendo Pintar Obedeciendo), a collective of young artists and community organizers who spent 2 weeks prior to painting the mural consulting the residents at “Villa del Sol” apartments and homes surrounding the wall. While doing this, they met family members of a young man who had been killed by a drive-by a few weeks before the mural was painted. The family members also helped with painting. The US/Mexico border and words “Ningun ser humano es ilegal” were painted due to a morning raid done by ICE terrorizing the residents of “Villa del Sol.” The mural established a sense of pride and power of collectivity.

Date created: 7/1/09

Location Info

2014 Monte Vista Avenue

2014 Monte Vista Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92704