Tree of Resistance - Symbol of Empowerment and Environmental Justice #1371318 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic black-and-white illustration depicts a clenched fist emerging from deep, branching roots, forming the trunk and canopy of a stylized tree within a circular frame. Signed by artist Pete Shyford (’12), the design fuses environmental symbolism with social justice imagery, evoking themes of grounded resistance, collective power, and regenerative change. Its stark contrast and bold linework make it ideal for protest art, organizational branding, and educational materials on intersectional activism.

Commonly used in grassroots campaigns, climate justice movements, and Indigenous rights advocacy; appears on posters, t-shirts, websites, and social media to convey solidarity, resilience, and ecological interdependence. Matches user intent for symbolic imagery related to activism, sustainability, or cultural identity.