Ricardo Levins Morales, American, born 1967
The Earth is not for Sale, 2015
Ricardo Levins Morales is an artist and an organizer based in Minneapolis. He uses his art as a form of protest and collective healing from injuries and ongoing reality of oppression. He was born into the anti-colonial movement in his native Puerto Rico. Ricardo's work is widely used by grassroots movements, organizations and communities. Statement from the artist’s website:
"The fossil fuel industry possesses an insatiable appetite. First Nations and native activists stand on the front line of defense against their assault on Mother Earth. This poster depicts an oil executive reaching out his hand in a demand. The native elders say no – you cannot take what belongs to everyone.”
Label by Isabel Schreur