Rebellions Are Built on 'Ope

Rebellions Are Built on “Ope”

If you’re from Minnesota, you already know—ope is more than a word. It’s an instinct. A gentle apology, a quiet acknowledgment, a way of making space… even while standing your ground. This piece is a nod to the uniquely Minnesota way of showing up: polite on the surface, fiercely principled underneath.

This sign celebrates the idea that you don’t have to be loud to be powerful—and that even the smallest, kindest habits can be the foundation of real change. Each one is made by hand in my one-woman shop, with intention and a sense of humor.

The important details:

• 12” round sign

• Cut from 1/4” birch plywood and 1/2” thick once assembled

• Painted and assembled by me, start to finish

• Made to order (no stockpile ready to ship)

• Produced during evenings and weekends, with commissioned work taking priority

Because every piece is made individually, please allow 5–10 business days for me to create your sign once your order is placed.

Soft-spoken. Sharp-witted. Unmistakably Minnesota. 💙