Savina Monet

State-sanctioned kidnappings are not new to our communities. From roaming slave patrols to our stolen Native brothers and sisters from their homelands, these were all once considered to be “legal”. So long as these actions could be defended in a court they were permissible. Never was the morality of their actions taken into account. The Universal Law that no one man can rule over another.

What hurts me most is the endured suffering of our communities and the ongoing trauma we are inflicted. The generations old fear that has leached into our DNA.

But you know what? We endure. We fight back. We take care of each other and outlast every one of these racist f***s with a smile on our face. Our joy is a form of resistance. Our song, our dance, our love, our stories. We always, always overcome.

Some highlights of the works created during the Coastal Collage Camp!🌟 It was exactly what I needed after a whirlwind of events and before we jump right into holiday season. Thank you for the refresher friends!!

Just a little peak at the detail that went into my piece for“Tributo a Mis Mu***os”. TOMORROW is our opening reception from 5-8pm at featuring new prints by , and .pdx homies .turcot .tattoos created during the Fall 2025 residency through the Federico Sevilla Sierra Memorial Printmaking Residency.
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October 30 - November 20, 2025
Opening Reception: November 6, 5-8 PM
In partnership with .pdx the exhibition depicts the Dia de Mu***os visions of every artist as well as a special Día de Mu***os installation by IDEAL PDX founder Jessica Lagunas accompanies the show, along with artist talks and a community celebration.
To learn more, please visit our website.
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Flyer by Daniel Sontollo () and Savina Monet ()