No Violence, Please

Direct. Polite. Unyielding.

Three words on a sign — and that last one, please, carries the whole weight of the movement's philosophy. This was a protest committed to non-violent disruption, what some called "disruptive peace": peaceful in its refusal to harm people, but fundamentally designed to unsettle the status quo. The state read that unsettling as a threat to public order. The protesters read it as the point.

Part of the OWS on Wood series — street photography from the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City, printed directly on birch wood. The warmth of the natural grain softens nothing. It grounds the image in something handmade and human — the same spirit as the sign itself.

Here's what you're getting: Direct Print on Birch Wood

• The Wood Becomes Part of the Art: We use a special printing process that allows the natural wood grain of the single Birch layer to show through. This gives your image a unique, rustic texture that you can actually see and feel.
• Truly One-of-a-Kind: Because no two pieces of wood are the same, each print is unique. The natural patterns of the birch make your art feel alive and personal.
• Built to Last: These prints use layered wood to ensure they stay perfectly flat and durable for years to come.
• Ready to Hang: No framing required. Each print comes with built-in slots on the back, so you can mount it flush against your wall the moment it arrives.