It's OK to be Different Premium Pillow - 18" x 18"

Difference. It defines every object, every experience, every brain-mind from one another. We see different faces, learn different names, and eat different foods–even if we eat the same dish every day, the rice is different from the beans. The pasta is different from the sauce. Having food itself is different from lack of food. And what of our appearance? Is it acceptable to differentiate ourselves? And our ideas? Is it acceptable to think different thoughts when the tribe, group, or system forbids it? This painting explores these questions by imposing a sunflower where other species of standardized, harmoniously arranged flowers already grow. The sunflower pushes through, growing and blooming despite the conformity and uniformity surrounding it. It refuses to shrink itself, to wither, to collapse. It boldly proclaims that, yes, it is OK to be different. My hope is that each time you see this image you feel empowered to externally express your inner being and bloom as large as the sunflower in a field of others.

The It's OK to be Different Premium Pillow comes with a shape-retaining insert and makes any room a compelling source of aesthetic meaning and visual intrigue.

• 100% polyester case
• Fabric weight: 8.1 oz/yd² (275 g/m²)
• Fabric with a linen feel
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining 100% polyester insert included (handwash only)