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"Tierra, Libertad, Paz, Y Bienestar"

$30

Design by:

Heldáy de la Cruz

Portland, OR

The Charity:

Pueblo Unido PDX

"Tierra, Libertad, Paz, Y Bienestar"

$30

  • organic cotton

    100% Organic Cotton, GOTS Certified and sustainably sourced in India from Chetna Organic, pre-washed for an extra soft feel

  • made by hand

    Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a Fair Trade Certified facility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Please note that there may be slight sizing and color variations from product to product

  • 21" x 21"

    Standard 21 x 21 inch bandana. Machine wash cold with like colors, line or tumble dry, warm iron, do not bleach

Land, Freedom, Peace, and Wellbeing. The title of Heldáy's design translates to and is inspired by these four universal human themes. As an immigrant witnessing the events of the last few years, Heldáy has been gutted by the pain, violence, and injustice inflicted on communities simply seeking these basic human desires. In the face of this evil, Heldáy often returns to these themes in his work and as he told us, "I lean into my art to find an 'alternate feeling' - an outlet of joy, peace, and beauty to momentarily pull out of the devastation."

Heldáy also commented on the symbolic elements of the design, noting that the doves symbolize peace an an ability to fly or rise above, while the leaves and plants are a nod to herbalism and taking ownership of your health. His design boldly dreams of a day when struggling and oppressed people around the world can achieve the ability to freely and peacefully pursue these ambitions. Lastly - Heldáy noted that the typeface, font, and and all elements of this design were created by Heldáy and by hand.

Portland, OR

Heldáy de la Cruz
www.heldaydelacruz.co

Heldáy is a Mexican multi-disciplinary artist and graphic designer based on the West Coast. His work finds balance in the organic nature of his fine art practice and the digital nature of graphic design. He holds a strong conviction in preserving the dignity of the creative process, and therefore does not use ai tools to aid in his practice. In his work, Heldáy centers original graphite illustrations and hand-lettered typography. The messaging is almost always the same, a call for liberation and support for the communities he is a part of or feels aligned with. He uses his art practice as a way to bring attention to immigrant and queer communities, sometimes a subtle nudge to the reader, other times like a megaphone demanding to be heard.

Pueblo Unido PDX

Pueblo Unido PDX is a Portland-based organization that provides legal counseling services and client advocacy for immigrants facing deportation. The organization connects individuals with skilled legal representatives to help them build their case against removal. 

Founded in 2017 and powered by volunteers, community members, organizations, and local businesses, Pueblo Unido has succeeded in getting multiple clients from the Portland community released from detention and reunited with their families.

As a Mexican immigrant with deep ties in Portland, Pueblo Unido holds special significance to Heldáy and the vulnerable communities he works so tirelessly to protect. BANDITS is honored to help support Heldáy, Pueblo Unido, and their ongoing fight for the essential human rights of ALL people.

www.pueblounidopdx.org/

$240,000+

RAISED FOR GLOBAL CHARITIES

104

CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED

84

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