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Never to be Conquered

Never to be Conquered

"I resolved never to be conquered." - Harriet Jacobs
It goes without saying that Harriet Jacobs was an extraordinary human being. From an illiterate slave to accomplished writer and integral part of the abolitionist movement, her contributions are innumerable. With this illustration, we tried to capture at once her indomitable spirit and the insurmountable odds, which she eventually overcame. She faces an an impassable mountain range, and she both confronts it and overcomes it as the shape of her body rises  above the mountain range into the stars (now a pattern on her skirt).
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• 11x14 inch art print with white border 
• Premium, fine art paper made in New York 
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About Us

Obvious State is a creative studio and independent press founded by Nichole and Evan Robertson in 2011. We make bold, conceptual art that makes you think again.

In the age of clickbait, infotainment, and overstimulation, slow thought has become a luxury. Our work exists to change that. Every piece is handcrafted by Evan — art and language that provoke thought, inspire curiosity, and make the ideas that have always mattered feel urgent again.

Our books and prints are available in our shop and in bookstores and boutiques nationwide.

Our work has been featured at The Folger Shakespeare Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American Writers Museum, The Emily Dickinson Museum, The Library of Congress, The Getty Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art and more.