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“If You Want To Go Fast Go Alone…
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together!”

—Unknown Origin

This slogan has often been described as an “African proverb.” Given the dazzling variety of African nations and cultures, that’s kind of like attributing it to an “Earthling saying.” Sometimes it’s ascribed to one country or another. We don’t know where it originated – but it’s still a cool saying.

The art on this poster, printed on cream colored paper, features a herd of elephants traveling together. Elephants form stronger bonds within both their biological family and social network than most other animals.

I was born in the coffee growing mountains of western Puerto Rico and moved to the US at a time of great social upheaval. My art has grown up inseparable entwined with my activism and sense of community. Art, to me, is a collection of medicinal herbs and nutrients that can help individuals, communities and societies overcome the cultural toxins that keep them from making needed changes. I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I work out of a storefront studio. I live in close relationship with the social movements, organizers and activists who inspire my work. Additional posters, notecards and buttons are available at my studio web store at www.rlmartstudio.com. You are welcome to browse both locations.