ᐅ Barb Wire Dove Gradient by Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (2024) | Print

Artwork information

Technique

Screen print on paper

Date

2024

Dimensions

61 cm x 46 cm

Signature

Signed lower left

Proof(s) of authenticity

Work sold accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

State of conservation

Very good

Framing

Location

Toulouse, France

Description

Screen print on thick speckled cream SpeckleTone paper.
Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil by Shepard Fairey.
Dimensions: 61 × 46 cm (24 × 18 inches)
Edition: (213/275) with COA
Year of publication: 2024
Brand new artwork. Never displayed. Stored away from light.
The transfer of the digital certificate of authenticity (Verisart) will be completed upon sale.

A few words about the artwork:
"This Barb Wire Dove Gradient screen print is based on the Peace Dove, a motif I have used repeatedly over the years. As an icon, the dove is internationally recognized as a symbol of peace, making it an ideal tool for communication. With wars raging around the world, a message of peace is more important than ever. The Peace Dove includes a flower growing from the barbed wire, symbolizing positive growth after a period of oppression. In this version of Barb Wire Dove, I explored a new color and placement by incorporating a red gradient with a sprayed texture into the blue rays, which could be interpreted as the sky, representing the dove rising above darkness into a more hopeful future. As always, thank you for your support." Shepard Fairey

Provenance

Obey Studio USA

The artist

Painter

Drawer

Shepard Fairey (OBEY)

Famous artist

Painter

Drawer

Born in 1970

United States

Bio

Shepard Fairey, known as Obey, was born on February 15, 1970 in Charleston in the United States.

From an early age, he has been passionate about drawing. He is also passionate about skateboarding. At the age of 14, he drew images for t-shirts and skateboards.

Obey is very influenced by Andy Warhol and Alexander Rodchenko. At the end of the 80s, he invented the famous Obey symbol thanks to a poster campaign with a bunch of friends.

His art became world famous thanks to his Hope poster which became Barack Obama's campaign poster in 2008. The artist is now considered one of the pillars of international street art.

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