Shirien Damra

Not to be confused with Dimra.
Shirien Damra
Bornc. 1987 (age 36–37)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationDePaul University
Occupation(s)illustrator, designer, social movement activist
Websitewww.shiriendamra.com

Shirien Damra (born c. 1987)[1] is an American illustrator, designer, artist, and activist.[2][3] She is known for her illustrations in support of social justice movements including the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, and support of the LGBT community, immigration, Indigenous rights, and Palestine.[4][5][6] Her work has had power through viral sharing (via social media), and has been noted as a newer form of activism.[5][7][8][9]

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  2. ^ Walling, Carrie Booth (2022-02-17). Human Rights and Justice for All: Demanding Dignity in the United States and Around the World. Routledge. p. 138. ISBN 978-1-000-53680-5.
  3. ^ Tovey, Russell; Diament, Robert (2021-05-18). Talk Art: Everything You Wanted to Know About Contemporary Art but Were Afraid to Ask. Chronicle Books. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-7972-1518-1.
  4. ^ Borrelli, Christopher (4 June 2020). "Chicago artists use boarded-up storefronts to make a creative statement and make a difference". ChicagoTribune.com. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  5. ^ a b "How viral Instagram tributes to George Floyd use art to spread a movement". Los Angeles Times. 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  6. ^ "Artist Shirien Damra's moving mural marks America's first 'Immigrant Day of Resilience'". Creative Boom. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
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  8. ^ Easter, Makeda (June 4, 2020). "How viral Instagram tributes to George Floyd use art to spread a movement". Californians for the Arts. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  9. ^ "How Artists Can Instigate Social Change, According to a New Guide". KQED. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 2021-12-28.