This catalog was meticulously designed and crafted as a limited series for the exhibition of What Remains at the Art Gallery of Guelph during the May 2024 Arts Everywhere Festival in Ontario, Canada. It consists of 8 booklets, each intricately capturing different facets of the showcase. Our primary goal was to place the exhibition directly in the hands of the reader, inviting them to leaf through its pages while listening to Julio Morales’ composition via a QR code printed on the first page. Through sounds, poems, stories, interviews, narratives, and music, readers are immersed in the journey created to honour and amplify the voices of the migrant community.

The printing materials were selected with great care. Each type of paper and fabric represents different parts of the stories from various families, symbolizing their diverse backgrounds and experiences. The cardboard and typography are based on letters used by the travellers themselves before crossing the wall, connecting the physical catalog with the tangible experiences of those who have journeyed. The colours, letters, photographs, and illustrations reflect the deep emotions of that journey, creating a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond mere visual representation.

The poems in the catalog were written by curator Sidd Joag and Carlos Alfredo Herrera, adding a deeply personal touch to the narrative. Illustrations by Mabel Weber further enhance the emotional depth and visual storytelling of the catalog. The catalog was meticulously produced and handcrafted by PS Guelph, with coordination by Sonia Presiler, while the boxes were printed by Tovar Printing. This carefully curated publication is not only a keepsake but also a meaningful extension of the exhibition’s narrative, crafted to engage readers in a profound dialogue with the art and the stories it represents.