Verónica Castillo reflects on the creation of Tree of Death: Factory Women. Traditionally known for intricate Trees of Life that celebrate Mexican folklore and spirituality, Castillo describes how a conversation with scholar Alicia Gaspar de Alba inspired her to tell a different kind of story—one rooted in justice, pain, and the forgotten voices of women in Ciudad Juárez. She shares her frustration with the lack of change over the years, and her long-held desire to create art that not only honors the earth but speaks out against violence and invisibility.