The Oak Cliff Cultural Center gears up to showcase Eliana Miranda's solo exhibition, Qué Calor, which explores the blazing topic of environmental intersectionality and migration at the scorched borderland between the U.S. and Mexico. To kick things off, there's a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, and it's free for all to attend, according to the City of Dallas.

Miranda's exhibition explores the toll that extreme heat and related disasters are taking on the planet, honing in on how climate change exacerbates the intense militarization on the U.S-Mexico border. These conditions convert natural elements into weapons against migrants and asylum seekers, turning survival into an overwhelming struggle. According to the City of Dallas, we get a sense of how Miranda uses color and line in her artwork to lay bare the links among communities, individuals, and nature.

For those unfamiliar with Miranda, she's a voice to be reckoned with on topics of social and environmental justice. With a resume boasting exhibitions across academic and state institutions—and a featured spot in a virtual residency with the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin—Eliana Miranda isn't just another artist; she's a pivotal player in Nuestra Art Collective and someone with thoughtful acclaim in spaces like The Dallas Observer, KERA, and D Magazine.