Uplift Justice

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UPLIFT JUSTICE
Screen print
24 × 36 inches
Edition of 550
Dated November 25, 2025

Uplift Justice is a screen print based on a mural painted by Shepard Fairey in Philadelphia in the fall of 2025. Created in a city often regarded as the birthplace of American democracy, the work connects the founding ideals of the United States with the social and political questions of today.

Nearly 250 years after the creation of the country, the artwork invites viewers to reflect on what the next 250 years might look like—whether as a continuation of the current trajectory or as an opportunity for a collective reset.

The central figure is a woman, deliberately chosen by the artist. She embodies the idea of women as natural peacemakers and builders of family and community—qualities Shepard Fairey sees as essential in the present moment. The work ultimately encourages a broader reflection on justice, history, and the values that guide contemporary society.

“I wanted to create an image in Philly, a city often considered the birthplace of American democracy, that connects the ideals of the past with the questions we face today. Nearly 250 years after the founding of this country, we have an opportunity to ask ourselves what the next 250 years should look like—a continuation of where we’re headed, or maybe a reset.
I chose a woman as the central figure because I see women as natural peacemakers, builders of family and community—the qualities we need most right now. My hope is that this art invites people to reflect on justice, history, and the values that guide us today.”
— Shepard Fairey

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Obey Studio