Operation Metro Surge
A contemporary art series inspired by Operation Metro Surge, a moment when thousands of federal agents flooded Minnesota, reshaping daily life across the Twin Cities. Through layered mixed media and vivid, confrontational color, this work reflects on presence, power, and the unseen emotional currents of fear and resilience. Rooted in real events, this series invites viewers to witness how policy becomes personal, and how history leaves its imprint on American communities.
Original Art
Bdote means “where two waters come together.” It is also where history meets the present, where federal government meets the state of Minnesota, and where federal land was never returned to a soverign nation.
This painting began as a response to a real event, a living, breathing moment that deserves to be remembered. And it happened at a place with deep historical importance.
In 1805 the Dakota ceded 100,000 acres of land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Of the seven Indigenous leaders present at the negotiations, only two signed the treaty.
In 1858, a group of Dakota traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss their reservation. The Dakota were pressured to cede the lands on the north side of the Minnesota River.
By summer 1862, most of the Dakota were starving after the U.S.-Dakota War, which lasted six weeks. More than 1,600 Dakota people were held at a concentration camp at Fort Snelling in 1862-1863.
In 1863 the Dakota were forced to give up all their remaining land in Minnesota, and the U.S. government canceled all treaties made with them.
Operation Metro Surge was launched in December 2025 by DHS and ICE. The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building became the place that held the detained protestors and immigrants.
On February 7, 2026, over 40 protesters were arrested at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis during a Indigenous-led demonstration against ICE.
I painted this in honor of my friend, Ava (centered in the painting), the Indigenous people of Minnesota, the people held in detention, and to the resistance.
Size: 48" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
Where history meets the present day, holding layers of meaning across time
Collect art that carries story, significance, and intention
On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Renée Good, a 37-year-old mother, writer, and community member, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a federal immigration operation. She had just dropped off her child and stopped in her neighborhood as part of a local effort to observe and alert others to ICE presence. Her death became a defining moment in Operation Metro Surge—sparking protests, community action, and a national conversation about immigration enforcement, civil rights, and accountability.
This artwork captures more than a moment—it holds a piece of living history. It reflects a time when neighbors became witnesses, when ordinary people stood in extraordinary circumstances, and when one life changed the direction of a community.
Part of the Operation Metro Surge series, this piece speaks to memory, resistance, and the power of presence. It invites the viewer not just to observe history—but to feel their place within it.
Size: 18" x 24"
Mixed Media on Paper
A powerful opportunity to collect a moment of real, lived history
An invitation to be part of something larger—where art, story, and community meet
Canvas Prints
This stretched matte canvas carries a clear purpose and a quiet urgency. The image and title—“99 clergy arrested at MSP airport”—anchor it in a moment of civic action; Owning this piece means supporting legal help for families navigating immigration. Hang it in a shared living room, an organizer’s office, a community center, or at an event to spark conversation, show support, and keep attention on ongoing struggles for humane immigration processes.
Product features
- Matte, stretched canvas with 1.25" depth for gallery-style presence
- Printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks — non-toxic and durable
- Stretched on FSC-sourced radiata pine frame; sustainable materials
- Soft rubber dots on back and included hanging hardware for secure wall placement
- 10% of proceeds donated to the Immigration Law Center of Minnesota
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
This vibrant stretched canvas carries a quiet and powerful purpose. The design, titled “For the neighborhood,” was created to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota — a lifeline for families facing legal crisis. Hanging this print brings a moment of solidarity into a room: it’s the warmth of neighbors pooling resources, the steady hope for peace that comes from community action. Hung in a living room, studio, or organizing space, it is a visual reminder that support can be both beautiful and practical. Every purchase helps the cause, so the image on your wall becomes part of something larger — collective care in motion.
Product features
- Matte, stretched canvas with 1.25" gallery depth
- Printed with non-toxic, UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks
- Stretched over FSC-sourced radiata pine inner frame
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for stable hanging
- Available in multiple orientations and 60 size options (±1/8" tolerance)
-10% of proceeds from this print support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
Bdote means “where two waters come together.” It is also where history meets the present, where federal government meets the state of Minnesota, and where federal land was never returned to a soverign nation.
This painting began as a response to a real event, a living, breathing moment that deserves to be remembered. And it happened at a place with deep historical importance.
In 1805 the Dakota ceded 100,000 acres of land at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Of the seven Indigenous leaders present at the negotiations, only two signed the treaty.
In 1858, a group of Dakota traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss their reservation. The Dakota were pressured to cede the lands on the north side of the Minnesota River.
By summer 1862, most of the Dakota were starving after the U.S.-Dakota War, which lasted six weeks. More than 1,600 Dakota people were held at a concentration camp at Fort Snelling in 1862-1863.
In 1863 the Dakota were forced to give up all their remaining land in Minnesota, and the U.S. government canceled all treaties made with them.
Operation Metro Surge was launched in December 2025 by DHS and ICE. The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building became the place that held the detained protestors and immigrants.
On February 7, 2026, over 40 protesters were arrested at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis during a Indigenous-led demonstration against ICE.
I painted this in honor of my friend, Ava (centered in the painting), the Indigenous people of Minnesota, the people held in detention, and to the resistance.
Product features
- Matte-coated cotton-poly canvas printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks
- Stretched over a 1.25" pine frame from FSC-certified renewable forests
- Soft rubber dots and included back hanging hardware for stable wall mounting
- Durable, non-toxic latex inks
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
This stretched matte canvas carries an energized, street-forward message — “Make some Noise” — and sends a portion of sales to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Printed with archival-quality inks, the artwork keeps its bold colors even under sunlight, so it's voice stays loud over time. It’s made for people who want their walls to speak up: activists, organizers, and anyone curating a home that reflects conviction and solidarity.
Product features
- Printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for vibrant, non-toxic color
- Stretched over a 1.25" radiata pine frame made from FSC-certified renewable forests
- Matte cotton-poly canvas with unique JONDO coating for high image quality
- Soft rubber dots and included back-hanging hardware keep the canvas steady on the wall
- Available in multiple orientations and sizes; small production tolerance ±1/8" (3.2mm)
-10% of proceeds from this print support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
This stretched matte canvas holds a quiet, powerful memory — a painted portrait of Alex Pretti captured moments before his death in Minneapolis. The image carries weight and warmth: a piece that honors his care for community, colors that sit calm yet insistent on the matte surface. Hung on a wall, it becomes a place to breathe, remember, and reflect. Part memorial, part call to action, each purchase supports legal aid for immigrants, connecting the artwork to the cause Alex died for.
Product features
- Matte stretched canvas printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks
- Sustainably sourced radial pine inner frame from FSC-certified forests
- Non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks for safe home display
- Soft rubber dots on back to keep canvas steady when hung; back hanging included
- Available in 60 sizes and orientations; slight size tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
-10% of proceeds from this print support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
This stretched matte canvas quietly holds a neighborhood’s prayers for Minnesota — a simple, reverent piece meant to live on a wall where it can be seen and felt. The design carries an understated hopefulness, and 10% of proceeds support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, so each print becomes part of a larger act of care. It settles into entryways, studio nooks, and community rooms as a quiet reminder of solidarity and home. The 1.25" pine profile sits slightly off the wall, creating a gallery-ready presence without a frame. The matte finish reduces glare and emphasizes the artwork’s layered marks and spray-like accents, so the composition reads clearly from across a room.
Product features
- Matte, textured cotton-poly canvas printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold inks
- Stretched on 1.25" radial pine frame made from FSC-certified renewable wood
- Durable latex inks — non-toxic, non-flammable
- Soft rubber dots on the back for secure, gap-free hanging
- Available in multiple orientations and 60 size options; slight size tolerance ±1/8"
- 10% of proceeds donated to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
This stretched matte canvas is a tribute to Renee Good — a space that holds her memory and radiates solidarity for the city that mourns her. Its slim 1.25" profile feels less like a frame and more like a window into remembrance, resilience, and collective care. Whether in a living room, a community hub, or beside a personal altar for reflection and action, this piece invites presence and compassion. With each purchase, a portion of proceeds is directed to support immigrant legal needs, making this work both a tribute and a gesture of practical solidarity.
Product features
- Archival matte finish with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for true-to-life, non-toxic color
- Stretched on renewable radiata pine with a 1.25" profile for a gallery-style presentation
- Cotton-poly canvas blend printed with non-hazardous, non-flammable latex inks
- Soft rubber dots and included back hanging hardware for stable, scratch-free mounting
- Available in multiple orientations and many sizes; slight manufacturing tolerance of +/- 1/8"
-10% of proceeds from this print support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
Limited Run!
Supplies Won’t Last
Wearable art inspired by transformation and resilience. This t-shirt showcases original artwork by Tracy Murphy, printed on medium-weight cotton for daily wear. Designed to hold both meaning and style.
Product features
- Environmentally-friendly, heavier vintage-feel cotton for a durable, textured hand.
- Runs slightly larger for relaxed, comfortable fit.
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for cleaner lines and less fabric waste.
- Ribbed knit collar with shoulder tape to retain shape and prevent stretching.
- Medium-weight (6.0 oz/yd²) 100% US cotton with Oeko-Tex safety certification; tear-away label for comfort.
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
This is a medium-weight cotton tee with a bold, hand-painted graphic centered on the chest. It feels rugged and soulful, the kind of shirt you reach for when you want to wear an attitude: lived-in, creative, and unapologetically expressive. The natural cotton body gives a slight vintage texture and the roomy fit lets the artwork breathe on the front. Wear it to gallery nights, late-night jam sessions, or when you want a simple outfit that still tells a story about craft, color, and grit.
Product features
- Thicker, vintage-feel cotton with natural flecking
- Runs larger for relaxed, comfortable fit
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for cleaner look and reduced waste
- Ribbed, seam-free collar and shoulder tape for shape retention
- Medium weight (6.0 oz/yd²) cotton, Oeko-Tex certified and ethically grown
This 15oz ceramic mug brings bold, hand-drawn energy to your morning ritual. The artwork feels equal parts street-cartoon and dreamscape - lively, a little rebellious, and full of character. It warms hands and mood at once, turning a simple coffee break into a moment of color and attitude.
Product features
- 15 oz white ceramic body with rounded corners and a C-handle
- Microwave-safe for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning
- Lead- and BPA-free, food-safe material
- Vibrant wraparound print that showcases full artwork
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
Product features
- 15 oz capacity (0.44 L) — generous size for coffee or tea
- 100% white ceramic with rounded corners for a smooth finish
- C-handle for easy, secure grip
- Microwave-safe for quick reheating
- Dishwasher-safe and lead/BPA-free for everyday use
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
This soft, mid-weight tee carries an artful, expressive print that feels like a snapshot from a late-night studio, bold colors, textured brushstrokes, and a striking blue hand forming a peace gesture. It sits with relaxed confidence: roomy through the chest and shoulders, a ribbed collar that keeps its shape, and a smooth tubular knit body that drapes cleanly without side seams. Wear it layered under a denim jacket or loose over jeans; the vintage-thick cotton and subtle natural flecks in the undyed color give the shirt an honest, lived-in look that ages well and keeps returning compliments.
Product features
- Thicker vintage-feel cotton (6.0 oz) for durable, long-lasting wear
- Runs larger for a relaxed, roomy fit
- Tubular knit construction — no side seams for a clean drape
- Ribbed knit collar with shoulder tape to retain shape and prevent stretching
- Tear-away label and Oeko-Tex certified, ethically grown US cotton