AFTI Print Shop
Here you will find several print reproductions available from our AFTI artists featured in previous exhibitions. All prints are $25 and are sold unframed. Also available are other AFTI items.
11” x 14”
The emblematic Toh bird symbolizes my new beginning in a foreign land. Just as the Toh leaves its cavernous sinkhole home to explore the wide jungle, I left the cavernous walls of a 6x9 cell. I am shedding the heartless value system imposed on me and moving into a new, lighter existence. Although the Toh is flying free, the weight of its past is ever-present.
11×14
Medium: Black and red pen, white charcoal, and gesso on paper
After being sentenced to life in prison at sixteen years old, Roberto Lopez Rios says “…throughout my experience, it was the love my mother showed me and her actions that laid the foundation that held me down.” Lopez Rios served twenty-three years in prison. Informed by his experiences on the inside, he and his childhood friend Avra Anagnostis founded “Juvenile Sentencing Reform MN,” an organization that advocates for the end of sentencing juveniles to life without parole. Lopez Rios was released a year after Minnesota’s Heinous Crimes Act was amended in May 2023.
Cuestionando la fe was created during the process of the hearing for his release and represents the generations of powerful Mexican women that have shaped his belief system. Although he may sometimes falter, as represented by Santa Maria de Guadalupe’s facelessness and the men turning their backs on her, he knows that she laid the foundation for Mexico and Mexican people the way that his mother, Julia, did for him. Women, he emphasizes, are sacred and valued.
11”×14”
The original of this amazing work is now a permanent fixture at the Attorney General’s Office at the State Capitol!
11×14
Medium: color pencil on pastel paper
"Inspired by the journey we all must walk. Life hands us unexpected turns to learn from, yet most of us find ourselves trapped and tangled. We must learn from our struggles how to free ourselves. Only you can set yourself free to fulfill your destiny of infinite possibilities."
Paint, glue, tears, and pain
4" × 4"
Artist Statement:
“I look at this country today and it’s almost completely unrecognizable from the country I knew as a child. From the country I knew when I joined the Marine Corps — everything is different. I’ve watched my brother Marines mask the pain, the suffering, the inner insanity of what it was to be a warrior and to do the things that warriors do. I’ve watched some of them take their lives, and I’ve watched my brother Marines deteriorate from all forms of physical and mental disease. There is nothing glamorous, nothing heroic — there is only darkness, pain, and suffering. Once you become a Marine, it’s forever. It can never be undone and it will be a life spent in the winds of agony.”
For Sale: Prints only
Pen and marker on wood
Cardboard, acrylic paint, pencil, pen, yarn odds & ends, floss, tape
The historical backdrop of my work is rooted in the narrative of the Lakota and Dakota people, particularly the broken promises of the Fort Laramie Treaty. The discovery of gold lead to a blatant disregard for this treaty, ushering in over a century of injustices. These events are not mere historical occurrences, but living memories that resonate within the Indigenous community.
"In my artistic journey, I often find myself at the intersection of personal experiences and broader historical narratives. My Lakota heritage and the complex relationship with the United States government profoundly influence my work. As an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Reservation and a Hunkpapa Lakota, I draw upon a rich tapestry of cultural history, personal identity and a deep-seated sense of justice.
My understanding of justice transcends the legal framework, intertwining with the concept of karma - not in its traditional Tibetan Buddhist context, but as a modern interpretation of the universe's balancing acts. This perspective is not just philosophical but deeply personal. Having been at the heart of injustices myself, I've come to appreciate the dual nature of justice: the part we can control through restorative actions and the greater cosmic balance beyond our reach.
My art is a conduit for expressing the collective pain, resilience, and undying hope of my people. It's a tribute to our enduring quest to see the Black Hills, the He Sapa, returned to their rightful guardians. Though not an activist in the traditional sense, my art is a form of advocacy, a call for justice and recognition of the treaties long ignored.
I believe that art can be a powerful tool in the fight for justice. It can illuminate forgotten histories, stir emotions, and spark conversations. Through my work, I hope to contribute to a future where promises are honored, and justice prevails. I dream of witnessing the return of the Black Hills in my lifetime and remain committed to keeping this hope alive through my art."
thanks!
IMedium: mixed media
"Art is my outlet, my therapy and one of my ways to support myself. I love to get lost in a piece, and the joy it brings to give someone the gift of art. I am just always inspired by Jehovah God, our Creator, and the best artist of all."
Ink and pastel
Art is my outlet, my therapy and one of my ways to support myself. I love to get lost in a piece, and the joy it brings to give someone the gift of art. I am just always inspired by Jehovah God, our Creator, and the best artist of all.
I see myself as a work in progress, and that is how I hope to be seen by others. My life, like many of ours, has not been an easy one. However, when someone took time to teach me to purpose of life, God's plan for the future, and how we can have a happy life in the meantime, a transformation occurred. Now I am peaceful and joyful and look forward to the future with excited anticipation. The bonds of prison and addiction will never hold me again.
11 × 14
Print only
A lot of individuals struggle with identity. I am an artist and have been my entire life. I started drawing when I was five years old and since then I have worked and aspired to be the best artist I can. I have worked as a tattooist most of my life. I have also tried to create artwork in many different medias from wood, iron, paint, pencil and many others. If I can create art out of it, I’ll try it.
11”×14”
The original of this amazing work is now a permanent fixture at the Attorney General’s Office at the State Capitol!
Paint, glue, tears, and pain
4" × 4"
Artist Statement:
“I look at this country today and it’s almost completely unrecognizable from the country I knew as a child. From the country I knew when I joined the Marine Corps — everything is different. I’ve watched my brother Marines mask the pain, the suffering, the inner insanity of what it was to be a warrior and to do the things that warriors do. I’ve watched some of them take their lives, and I’ve watched my brother Marines deteriorate from all forms of physical and mental disease. There is nothing glamorous, nothing heroic — there is only darkness, pain, and suffering. Once you become a Marine, it’s forever. It can never be undone and it will be a life spent in the winds of agony.”
For Sale: Prints only
Pen and marker on wood
Cardboard, acrylic paint, pencil, pen, yarn odds & ends, floss, tape
The historical backdrop of my work is rooted in the narrative of the Lakota and Dakota people, particularly the broken promises of the Fort Laramie Treaty. The discovery of gold lead to a blatant disregard for this treaty, ushering in over a century of injustices. These events are not mere historical occurrences, but living memories that resonate within the Indigenous community.
"In my artistic journey, I often find myself at the intersection of personal experiences and broader historical narratives. My Lakota heritage and the complex relationship with the United States government profoundly influence my work. As an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Reservation and a Hunkpapa Lakota, I draw upon a rich tapestry of cultural history, personal identity and a deep-seated sense of justice.
My understanding of justice transcends the legal framework, intertwining with the concept of karma - not in its traditional Tibetan Buddhist context, but as a modern interpretation of the universe's balancing acts. This perspective is not just philosophical but deeply personal. Having been at the heart of injustices myself, I've come to appreciate the dual nature of justice: the part we can control through restorative actions and the greater cosmic balance beyond our reach.
My art is a conduit for expressing the collective pain, resilience, and undying hope of my people. It's a tribute to our enduring quest to see the Black Hills, the He Sapa, returned to their rightful guardians. Though not an activist in the traditional sense, my art is a form of advocacy, a call for justice and recognition of the treaties long ignored.
I believe that art can be a powerful tool in the fight for justice. It can illuminate forgotten histories, stir emotions, and spark conversations. Through my work, I hope to contribute to a future where promises are honored, and justice prevails. I dream of witnessing the return of the Black Hills in my lifetime and remain committed to keeping this hope alive through my art."
thanks!
IMedium: mixed media
"Art is my outlet, my therapy and one of my ways to support myself. I love to get lost in a piece, and the joy it brings to give someone the gift of art. I am just always inspired by Jehovah God, our Creator, and the best artist of all."
11x14
Medium: Acrylic
The angel grand but she is blind folded, balancing policing and criminal justice. The act of justice is spinning beneath her and it’s her job to keep it moving. Equal rights being weighed in her hands trying to keep upright on a balance ball.
Ink and pastel
Art is my outlet, my therapy and one of my ways to support myself. I love to get lost in a piece, and the joy it brings to give someone the gift of art. I am just always inspired by Jehovah God, our Creator, and the best artist of all.
I see myself as a work in progress, and that is how I hope to be seen by others. My life, like many of ours, has not been an easy one. However, when someone took time to teach me to purpose of life, God's plan for the future, and how we can have a happy life in the meantime, a transformation occurred. Now I am peaceful and joyful and look forward to the future with excited anticipation. The bonds of prison and addiction will never hold me again.
11 x 14
Acrylic on canvas
I’m not what others write of me, I’m not what images depict of me. Unless you are to sit and get to know me through unbiased eyes and ears, my identity can be obscured and never truly known. I don’t see myself. I’m not sure I care how I’m seen. Simply put, there is not enough paper to express/tell the stories of me. If someone really wanted to know me, pull up a chair, we’ll have some coffee and chat. You have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Me.
11 x 14
Acrylic on canvas
I’m not what others write of me, I’m not what images depict of me. Unless you are to sit and get to know me through unbiased eyes and ears, my identity can be obscured and never truly known. I don’t see myself. I’m not sure I care how I’m seen. Simply put, there is not enough paper to express/tell the stories of me. If someone really wanted to know me, pull up a chair, we’ll have some coffee and chat. You have a wonderful day. Sincerely, Me.
11” x 14”
We all take in other's pain