07/16/2026
Before the First Car Crosses... There Was an Artist.
On **July 27**, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will officially open, forever changing the skyline of Detroit and Windsor.
But before the ribbon cutting...
Before the traffic...
Before the world experiences this incredible bridge...
One artist experienced it from a perspective that almost no one else ever could.
**Ariana Quesada** spent time working on the bridge as a **Union painter**, helping protect and preserve one of the most significant engineering projects in North America. While working high above the Detroit River, she quietly documented moments of extraordinary beauty that few people were ever allowed to witness.
Now, for the first time, these exclusive fine art photographs are available at **Art & Faith Galleria**.
🖼️ **Parting Waters**
A breathtaking moment beneath the bridge as a sudden downpour pours from the massive structure, creating rivers of rain that seem to part the waters below.
⛵ **Seeking Refuge**
During that same storm, a graceful schooner glides beneath the bridge, seeking shelter beneath the steel. A fleeting moment of beauty, strength, and peace.
👷 **Lunch Break**
A quiet tribute to the men and women who built this historic crossing. One hardworking tradesman pauses beneath the immense framework for a well-earned lunch—a reminder that every great landmark is built by human hands.
Each piece is:
✨ Original fine art photography
✨ Professionally framed
✨ Ready to hang
✨ Available **exclusively** at Art & Faith Galleria in Royal Oak
These are more than photographs.
They are the story behind the bridge.
The story of craftsmanship.
The story of Detroit.
The story of the people who built something that will stand for generations.
As thousands prepare to cross the Gordie Howe Bridge for the very first time, we invite you to own a piece of its history.
📍 **Art & Faith Galleria**
Where faith, beauty, and extraordinary stories come together.
Come see the bridge through the eyes of one who helped build it.
