LIBERTAD Fitted Tees

LIBERTAD is an oil painting on wood panel and is available as prints. This painting was created in honor of all the immigrants seeking asylum and a safer life in the United States. The mother and son in this painting are based on my dear friends, Hilda and Ivan, who courageously left their home in Guatemala and led a sanctuary movement in the United States in 2016-2022. 

The painting shows the quetzal bird flying above the mother, Guatemala’s national bird and symbol of freedom as well as the many beautiful flowers and familiar plant life of Guatemala. The blue jay flying above the boy symbolizes the spirit of bravery and intuition to follow the right path. The inner landscape and sole man in a small boat represent the challenges a person faces in adapting to a new culture and the roots under their feet symbolize their search to feel rooted and safe. The butterflies symbolize transformation and migration reminding us that immigration is an ever happening occurrence throughout human kind, throughout time, all over the world.

Interesting Tees make for interesting conversations. This Bella + Canvas fitted tee is made of combed and ring-spun cotton. If you’re looking for socially, ethically and environmentally responsible production this is just the tee for you. Available in sizes XS–2XL, if you are looking for a more comfortable fit, I recommend ordering a size up. Or opt for the Flowy Tees in my shop!

To preserve image quality, wash t-shirts inside-out with similar colors in cold water. Medium dry or hang dry even better! 

5% of your purchase automatically goes to The Nature Conservancy, but the Libertad prints are special in that I give all of the profits to Hearts In Motion, a humanitarian organization that works to provide medical care, education, and human dignity to families in Guatemala.