The Jungle of Darién visually chronicles Juan Carlos Silva's harrowing passage through the Darién Gap; a treacherous stretch between Colombia and Panama. Painted in acrylic hues of lush green and earth tones; the work depicts migrants traversing a…

"Crossing the Darien Gap (2023) delves into the migrant crisis, where seemingly playful, colorful figures mask a deeper tragedy. 'Many perish or fall ill on the journey,' he explains. 'The skull represents death, the colors reflect cultural…