The Borderland Jam graffiti art takes over the streets of El Paso

EL PASO, Texas -- Approximately 100 artists from all around the world gathered in El Paso to paint the streets as part of this year's Borderland Jam.

It's been five long years, but finally the Borderland Jam returned to El Paso over President's day weekend.

The event allows creatives to come together and paint the walls of South Central El Paso - at the corners of South Cotton Street and E 3rd Avenue.

Artist 'Rokem' came from the San Fernando Valley for the event. In total he's working on three pieces over the weekend, many of which will take him four days to complete.

"This is my first time out here in Texas," Rokem said. "I just came to paint."

He said the organizers find the wall space and then send the invites out to the biggest crews.

Another artist 'Kwote' has been painting with the STK Crew since 1988 but this was his first time painting in El Paso.

"We're going to let El Paso know that we're out here," Kwote said.

Kwote told ABC-7 an event like the Borderland Jam shows how much art has changed over the years. He said it used to be about tags and hand styles but now those hand styles have become bigger, bolder and a lot more colorful.

Kwote had about 10 artists helping him get his piece done in just two days. He also said crews in El Paso supplied his team with ladders and other materials.

Head down to the corner of Cotton Street and E 3rd Avenue to see both Rokem and Kwote's work as well as all the other artists.