2008-07-10 00:05:53 - The "Hope is Dope" collection is in true spirit to Thriving Inks' credo, "Be a Human Canvas, Wear What You Feel." Through global artist alliances, Thriving Ink transforms the canvas into wearable art as a platform for their 10 plus artists to connect with their audience and build more exposure for their work.

Available at ThrivingInk.com | Retail Price $21.95 (mens/womens)

OBAMA - A REAL Fashion Statement of HOPE & CHANGE
Thriving Ink - Independent Artist Collaborative



Thriving Ink, the independent artist collaborative has released the limited edition "Hope is Dope" collection by Artist, AJ Dimarucot. Promoting Barack Obama's message of hope and change, Thriving Ink will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Gawad Kalinga, an organization near

AJ's heart that is dedicated to alleviating poverty in the Philippines.



ABOUT AJ Dimarucot (Manila, Philippines)
I am an artist, and the T-shirt is my canvas. I've realized that designing shirts is the best way for me to share my art. It is cheap and accessible. If I move people to buy and wear my designs, then I am happy.

I chose music for this line because it is an integral part of who I am. I grew up listening to my dad's records - from the Beatles to the standards, and to 80's crap like the Air Supply. My art is like a freestyle jam. I design with my gut, feeling out if something is right or wrong. I just go wherever it takes me, and you just know when you 'get it' or not.

Kimberly Goodnight
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