NAME OF THE MURAL:
INCLUSION, RESPECT AND JUSTICE
The mural is a visual manifesto that invites reflection and action against discrimination, violence, and impunity, while also celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion.
At the heart of the mural, a female figure rises as a symbol of resistance and struggle. Her face, scarred by violence, reveals the pain and injustice endured, yet her raised hand defies oppression. The word 'inclusion' tattooed on her left hand is a call for equal rights and an end to discrimination.
A faceless human figure with the phrase 'IF YOU DON'T REPORT VIOLENCE, IT RETURNS' underscores the importance of breaking the silence in the face of any form of abuse.
The messages 'NO to violence,' 'NO to discrimination,' and 'NO to abuse' remind us that all forms of prejudice and hatred must be rejected.
A fragment of the song 'Paren de Matarnos' by Miss Bolivia, depicted on the mural, denounces the violence deeply rooted in human history and issues an urgent call to stop the destruction.
The phrase 'OUR DIFFERENCES ENRICH US AND RESPECT UNITES US' promotes the acceptance of diversity and the importance of building a society based on mutual respect.
The inclusion of interwoven gender symbols celebrates sexual diversity and demands an end to discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community.
The image of a dancer in a wheelchair, accompanied by the phrase 'ALL GOOD THINGS START WITHOUT BARRIERS,' invites us to break down obstacles and build a more inclusive world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
The slogan 'NI UNA MENOS,' alongside the symbol of a hand with a heart, stands as a cry against gender violence and femicides.
This call to action is reinforced by the inclusion of a fragment from the song:
'Sola' by Tiago PZK,
which vividly and emotionally describes the impact of domestic violence on a family. Lines like 'She lost her will and is alone, nights with blood in her mouth' highlight the suffering of the victims and the urgent need to break the cycle of violence.
The fragment from the song:
'Lola' by Miguel Mateos,
'Lola, don’t go back home, don’t go back to anything…,' adds another dimension to the denunciation of domestic violence and abuse. This iconic 80s song resonates through time, reminding us that the fight against domestic violence is a persistent challenge requiring the action and solidarity of society as a whole.
Finally, the mural stands as a cry for justice for Zulma Malvar, a resident of San Julián who was murdered on July 18, 2019, and whose case remains unresolved. Below, the lyrics of Vivir Quintana demand an end to gender violence and impunity: 'We sing without fear, we demand justice. We shout for every missing woman. Let it ring out loudly: We want to stay alive! Let the femicide fall hard!
All of Argensud's murals are compositions created from texts, phrases, poems, drawings, and paintings by different artists, combined into a digital collage, and then painted with brushes and synthetic enamel on the walls.