Critical to New Labor’s work has been reaching people. And what better way to do that than through beautiful art? Below, see all of the incredible artists who have contributed to making New Labor the org that it is!
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Visual Artists:
Featured Artist of 2020: Symone Salib
Symone Salib (she/her) is a first generation Cuban/Egyptian street artist, muralist, and educator based out of Philadelphia. Through acrylic paint and illustration she works to highlight the lives of people, with a emphasis on BIPOC across her city since 2017. She focuses on vibrantly sharing the stories of people in hopes we can connect and resonate with humans who are different from ourselves. She strives to spread joy and create a space where people are not only seen but heard. Her work is a reclamation of space both physically and politically as she asserts the humanity of black and brown bodies and the necessity for justice against police brutality, sexism and homophobia. She has brought this talent to New Labor this year by depicting one of our longest-standing staff members and organizers, Germania Hernandez !
Follow and support her work here: https://symonesalibstudio.bigcartel.com/
Willis “Nomo” Humphrey
Willis was an incredible artist who was a integral part of the movement of muralists creating beautiful projects through Philadelphia, PA. With New Labor members, he created the New Labor mobil mural that we use each year at our Workers Memorial Day March. This was created through paint by numbers and painting done directly by New Labor members! Willis passed away in 2018, we honor him as a crucial contributor to our New Labor POWER.
Lily Alayeva
A part of the New Labor family since it began, Lily created some of the most memorable logos of New Labor lore! A graphic designer based in New York State, Lily is responsible for the famous New Labor fist. Lily has also been the designer responsible for pulling together our New Labor gala booklet every year since the gala began 11 years ago!
Ahan Sikhri
A recent Rutgers University alum, Ahan dedicated their time at school to fighting for the rights of BIPOC and working class students and exponentially furthered the fight for Palestinian liberation through their organization, Students For Justice in Palestine. All along the way, Ahan was also critical to the outreach and incredible prop for our Workers Memorial Day March. They coordinated student and member led banner creation projects and also created beautiful fliers for our march. They also led a community art project for our Bargaining for the Common Good Community Potluck!
Mark Hurwitt
New Labor is known across the country for our popular-education trainings rooted in the “Small Group Activity Method” and recognizing workers’ expertise. All of our workbooks and training materials include the poignant , sardonic, and beautiful works of Mark Hurwitz.
Asif Mian
ASIF MIAN is a Brooklyn based artist and filmmaker. His work in sculpture, drawing and video is the exploration into violence, social genomics and morality in
Musical Artists:
Esperanza Azteca
Through founder Christopher Horacio, Esperanza Azteca has created a space of cultural strength and celebration by teaching and performing traditional dances originating from indigenous communities in Central America and specifically Mexico. They have given amazing performances at each of our galas and other events at our Newark center.
The Solidarity Singers
The best of the best across Central Jersey!
