‘SHUN’ by Alx Kujana is a colorfully reflective piece surrounding the culture of social shunning in indigenous communities. Cultural and social shunning is not often spoken about because it involves hearsay that may confront uncomfortable truths, gossip, lies or even dangerously misleading and/or false information, inducing lateral violence. This form of lateral violence occurs so often, it’s been arguably said, “Just wait until it’s your turn” by many indigenous people or indigenous-adjacent people who have faced this glaring societal wound. Indigenous shunning includes but is not limited to smear campaigning in tribal politics, unsportsmanlike conduct in tribal sports (or indigenous sports forums), ignoring one person/one small group of people en masse at tribal events or participating in cancel culture online in tribally-dominated digital social media spaces on a variety of social media platforms.
Cancel culture has been on the rise within indigenous communities and this photo reflects that by providing the viewer with the back of an indigenous person who is coincidentally wearing shell earrings with hearts depicted on them to represent the irony of socially shunning "out of love". The colors display bold red and blue hues that encapsulate the feelings of the inevitable nervousness/anxiety/rejection involved in being shunned.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing severe social complex traumas and feel there is no one to turn to, please call or text the number: 988
988 is the national suicide and crisis line for the USA. Help is always available 24/7/365. You are not alone and you ARE worthy of love and belonging.
A direct quote from the artist in regards to Shun:
"I stand in solidarity with those being shunned and I choose, right now and from now on, not to participate in shunning or shaming. No one is defined by their worst mistakes, their darkest hours or their chapters of failure. We are all learning, growing, changing and deserve dignity, humility and respect through any area of growth/development/challenges we may face.”
Whether or not you purchase this healing conversation starter, Alx asks that you stand with him against social shunning, social isolation, social excluding and freezing-out people - especially without evidence or person-to-person attempts at resolving assumptions made about the shunned. If you haven’t tried to talk to the person being shunned and automatically believe rumors/gossip without evidence, you are enabling colonial mindsets. Please do your part in preventing this awful cycle of in-fighting and read more about indigenous lateral violence: HERE
More information on this canvas print:
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
This product is made as soon as you order, which is why it takes longer to deliver. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making conscious shopping choices!
Age restrictions:
- “Just wait until it’s your turn” link advisory:PG-13 based on Motion Picture Association (MPA) ratings for use of some adult language. Watch before you let your kiddos watch.
- Healthy conversation starter high-quality canvas print: All ages
Required Information for International Purchases:
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Oak inc. and SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED ensure that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com. You can also write to us at 123 Main Street, Anytown, Country or Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus.
‘SHUN’ by Alx Kujana is a colorfully reflective piece surrounding the culture of social shunning in indigenous communities. Cultural and social shunning is not often spoken about because it involves hearsay that may confront uncomfortable truths, gossip, lies or even dangerously misleading and/or false information, inducing lateral violence. This form of lateral violence occurs so often, it’s been arguably said, “Just wait until it’s your turn” by many indigenous people or indigenous-adjacent people who have faced this glaring societal wound. Indigenous shunning includes but is not limited to smear campaigning in tribal politics, unsportsmanlike conduct in tribal sports (or indigenous sports forums), ignoring one person/one small group of people en masse at tribal events or participating in cancel culture online in tribally-dominated digital social media spaces on a variety of social media platforms.
Cancel culture has been on the rise within indigenous communities and this photo reflects that by providing the viewer with the back of an indigenous person who is coincidentally wearing shell earrings with hearts depicted on them to represent the irony of socially shunning "out of love". The colors display bold red and blue hues that encapsulate the feelings of the inevitable nervousness/anxiety/rejection involved in being shunned.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing severe social complex traumas and feel there is no one to turn to, please call or text the number: 988
988 is the national suicide and crisis line for the USA. Help is always available 24/7/365. You are not alone and you ARE worthy of love and belonging.
A direct quote from the artist in regards to Shun:
"I stand in solidarity with those being shunned and I choose, right now and from now on, not to participate in shunning or shaming. No one is defined by their worst mistakes, their darkest hours or their chapters of failure. We are all learning, growing, changing and deserve dignity, humility and respect through any area of growth/development/challenges we may face.”
Whether or not you purchase this healing conversation starter, Alx asks that you stand with him against social shunning, social isolation, social excluding and freezing-out people - especially without evidence or person-to-person attempts at resolving assumptions made about the shunned. If you haven’t tried to talk to the person being shunned and automatically believe rumors/gossip without evidence, you are enabling colonial mindsets. Please do your part in preventing this awful cycle of in-fighting and read more about indigenous lateral violence: HERE
More information on this canvas print:
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
This product is made as soon as you order, which is why it takes longer to deliver. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making conscious shopping choices!
Age restrictions:
- “Just wait until it’s your turn” link advisory:PG-13 based on Motion Picture Association (MPA) ratings for use of some adult language. Watch before you let your kiddos watch.
- Healthy conversation starter high-quality canvas print: All ages
Required Information for International Purchases:
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Oak inc. and SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED ensure that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com. You can also write to us at 123 Main Street, Anytown, Country or Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia, 4002, Limassol, Cyprus.
