Surviving the Key Bridge Mural
A new mural "Surviving the Francis Scott Key Bridge" will be unveiled on September 26, 2026 at 1610 Thames Street as part of Baltimore’s annual BRUSH Mural Fest.
One of the six murals is designed and directed by Maria Gabriela Aldana Enríquez. In her painting that reaches 20’ high and 10’ wide, a woman stands firm, gazing into the distance. She represents the strong, hopeful immigrant women and heads of households who lost—and continue to lose—their husbands and partners to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse tragedy and the federal government's anti-immigrant reign of terror.
The mural is dedicated to the wives, children, grandchildren, partners, friends, and community impacted. Their collective courage and faith remain steadfast despite the pain, threats, and disappointment, set within a garden overlooking the Patapsco River.
María Gabriela Aldana Enríquez is the Nicaraguan lead artist, oral historian, filmmaker, and activist who recorded the stories of 32 people most affected by the bridge collapse. Her work and film, Echoes from the Key Bridge, is archived at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. She states: "This mural is dedicated to the wives, families, children, grandchildren, partners and friends of the six victims and the sole survivor. May these families find justice and peace. May we never forget the important roles immigrants play, and may we prioritize safety for all workers in dangerous jobs that no one else wants to do."
Majesty Reyes is a Latina artist and this year’s BRUSH Rising Star supporting this project. She is passionate about using art as a vessel for community storytelling and connection.