our designer for this shirt had a teacher once (of course it was an art teacher) who told them that: "pain is our greatest teacher." and it held true enough in their design of this shirt. it’s surrounded by a wreath of poppies, symbolizing how we as humans try to numb pain, and yet in some ways we need it to help us grow and understand, and develop as people.

pain is a universal truth which echoes throughout our communities. pain drives us to change, grow, evolve— pain pushes us forward. we can trust in the consistency of our hurt and use it to fuel us forward.

artist: olivia lewis (want more? check out their instagram under @tickytacky_)

this tee is part of the dfrntpigeon (pronounced “different pigeon”) fall Community collection of 2017.

•  silk screen print
•  100% combed and ring-spun cotton, 30 single 4.2 oz.
•  printed in portland, oregon 

printed by new avenues INK, a portland-based screen-printing company providing paid job training and employment for at-risk and homeless youth.

featuring canvas unisex garments. these tees feel great and feature side seams & shoulder taping, making for a great fit you'll love.