TRIBUTE 23
Tribute 23 is an El Paso-based community art project that travels to different parts of the region to promote collective healing through the arts for the victims of the El Paso Walmart shooting.
Healing Through Music
The song “Never Gonna Fade” by Mick Heron would essentially repeat “forever” inside of the traveling installation, symbolizing that those we lost are Never Gonna Fade.
Local talent will be hand-selected to pay their own tributes in their respective communities.
Mission
Tribute 23 aims to bring El Paso and outlying border communities together as a tribute to the victims of the Walmart shooting. We want to promote the businesses and artistic talent that makes El Paso a unique destination and hold the economic fabric of the community together. Our goal is to heal and transform El Paso, the Borderland Region and the nation with art and music during COVID.
Healing Through Art
Installation artist, Laura Turon, repurposes her Paradox Traveling Art installation into the Tribute 23 bus that serves as a place of healing where messages of support would be written on the interior of the bus by members of the community.
Impact
Draw positive attention to the city of El Paso by creating a truly unique work of art that will be accessible to the community. The site would be built to encourage social sharing while social distancing.
Additional benefits include:
Activate Neighborhood & Governmental Organizations
, Economic Development,
Make Art & Science Accessible to All,
Enjoy Benefits of the Environment & Wildlife with sustainability in mind.
Healing Through Music
The song “Never Gonna Fade” by Mick Heron would essentially repeat “forever” inside of the traveling installation, symbolizing that those we lost are Never Gonna Fade.
Local talent will be hand-selected to pay their own tributes in their respective communities.
Leave your Message of hope to the City of El Paso to inspire strength in the community. Even if you are unable to attend our upcoming events, you can virtually leave your message and our team will write the message on your behalf.
- Landon Nguyen,
- Marco Bueno,
- Carlos Cabrera,
- Israel Parra,
- Liz Ordonez,
- Guisele,
Donors:
- Nicole,
- Sam & Arlene
- Linda Sebazco,
- Samuel Leyva,
- Drew Lindley,
- Carlos Humphreys,
- Timothy Jones,
- Lucia Lopez,
- Marty & Liz,
- Antonio Lopez
- Gabriel Tarin
- Juan Enriquez,
- Miguel Bonilla
- Jose Rodriguez
KVIA INTERVIEW
KVIA interviewed from artists, Laura Turon and Mick Heron for the launch of Tribute 23 art installation.
AMOR POR JUAREZ
Laura Turon and Mick Heron were interviewed by Amor Por Juarez to discuss the meaning of the Tribute 23.
EL PASO HERALD POST
Photo by Ace of El Paso Herald Post
CASSANDRO
EL EXOTICO
Cassandro, is an American-born Mexican luchador, or professional wrestler, who works as an exótico for several independent promotions all over the world under the ring name Cassandro.
He attended our Tribute 23 launch with his own message of hope and inspiration for the community.