Osheen Siva "Solo el Pueblo, Salva al Pueblo." bandana

"Paying tribute to the immigrant workers whose labor and resilience sustain entire communities. The central circle of interwoven faces (drawn from NDLON’s gallery of people) symbolizes unity, resilience, and the strength of community. The figures represent different forms of work and a range of ages, affirming that the fight for dignity spans generations and occupations.The surrounding bursts of light radiate energy and hope, reflecting the courage and determination of workers who continue to demand justice despite systemic exclusion. Doves in the design evoke peace and freedom, while the vibrant red and gold palette underscores vitality, strength, and perseverance.The design process was grounded in listening to NDLON’s ethos: affirming that dignity is inherent, no human being is illegal, and that only the people can save the people. By weaving together these symbols, the bandana becomes both an emblem of solidarity and a wearable statement of resistance."

22" x 22" premium cotton bandana. Khaki fabric with 3 ink colors. All proceeds go to NDLON's organizing and programmatic work. Bandanas are hand-cut & hand-printed so each bandana has its own natural variation in shape and size.

Artist Link: Osheen Siva

Artist Bio: Osheen Siva is a multidisciplinary artist from Tamil Nadu, India, whose practice sits at the intersections of caste, gender, religion, and history. Drawing from lived experience as a member of the Pariyar பறையர் community, Siva advances Tamil Dalit Futurism, an approach influenced by Afrofuturism and Indigenous Futurism that reimagines dominant historical narratives to construct speculative futures.

Working across painting, drawing, sculpture, animation, and audiovisual installation, Siva employs “counter-mythology” to subvert entrenched hierarchies of caste, gender, race, class, and (dis)ability. Hybridity and mutation emerge as recurring motifs, destabilizing rigid sociopolitical structures and challenging hegemonic epistemologies.