Art of Resilience: The Refugee State of Mind

Hussein Al-Baiaty arrived in the US from a refugee camp in 1994. He is now a graduate of Portland State University’s School of Architecture and a business owner. His passion for design and entrepreneurial spirit helped him transform printed t-shirts from a hobby into a social campaign. Later this month, his first book will be released: "Art of Resilience: The Refugee State of Mind." In it he shares his refugee heritage, life, and art, and how he uses the wearable medium of printed T-shirts to promote understanding — expressing the stories of hardship, inspiration, and resilience that so often define the refugee experience.

Through his book, you will discover your own layers of resilience to fuel your creativity and help you live a holistic life. Through the practice of profound self-reflection, learn how to develop, trust, embrace, and tap into your own greatest source of power—your state of mind.