Trill Multicultural

A powerful new work, “Suenos” by and has found its home.

Commissioned for the City of Houston Hispanic Advisory Board’s annual Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards, the piece was facilitated by TRILL Multicultural and , a member of the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board.

The painting captures a young woman at 20 years old, Donkeemom herself, staring out at the city that would become her home. The blanket around her is alive with meaning. The bold colors honor Houston’s spirit and the Astros. The red and green at the bottom carry the memory of Mexico, the home she left behind.

U.S. Representative , who helped sponsor the American Dream and Promise Act, saw herself in the story. The painting reminded her of the Dreamers it represents, and the courage it takes to build a life between two worlds. It moved her so deeply that she decided to bring it home.

The artists presented the piece in person at the Congresswoman’s district office. It was a touching moment for everyone in the room. A moment where art, culture, and policy met face to face.