Art has dialogue. Garza’s art conveys many messages about her beautiful culture and community. Despite the numerous years of suffering, oppression, and violence experienced by the Latino community, Garza’s art challenges stereotypes and invokes grace. In addition, her art is visible to all audiences bridging the gap between the mainstream community and museum industry.
La Feria en Reynosa (1987, pg.4) the image is about a trip she took to a Mexican border town located across the Rio Grande called Reynosa. I chose this image because it reminded me of the pulga/flea market that I go to on the weekends with my family. Barbed wire and two trees present in the back of the image representing borderlands. There are vendors selling tacos, pots, and pans, and clothing a mix of goods brought from Mexico. These are items that can be bought and taken home to remember one's cultural ties to Mexico. A sign on the refreshment booth states, “Sodas. Coca Cola, Fresa, Limon: $5.00 pesos” exhibits the cultural hybridity of the community living in the states, while still speaking Spanish. It highlights growing up in two cultures and two places. The image also is filled with bright colors reflecting the happiness of the culture. I believe this image answers my question because it shows that Latinos from a young age are raised to not forget their past. Through visiting these spaces one is shown that despite growing up in a different country they can still visit the space which reminds them of home. 
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