Artwork information

Category

Print

Technique

Screenprint on paper

Date

2022

Dimensions

61 cm x 91 cm

Signature

Signed and dated

Proof(s) of authenticity

Work sold with a certificate of authenticity.

State of conservation

Very good

Framing

No

Location

Neuville-sur-Saône, France

Description

Original screenprint hand signed and numbered on 675 copies by Shepard Fairey. The paper is a thick cream Speckletone paper. The work measures 61 x 91 cm (36 x 24 inches).

A few words from Shepard Fairey (OBEY) about the work
"This “Open Minds” print references the language used by the powerful fuel industry lobby to soften political and public resistance to fracking. Fracking is a form of gas extraction which beyond the carbon impact of the gas itself, contaminates groundwater, pollutes the air, and creates strains on water resources because of the high volume of water required for the fracking process. Open-mindedness about any of those detrimental impacts of fracking and other fossil fuel extraction is absurd if one cares about the environment, air and water quality, and global warming. Powerful corporations and their lobbyists spend exorbitant sums to distract from and discredit the science-based conversation about the environment. I’m all for open minds and open eyes when it comes to putting science and the welfare of the planet before corporate profits. A portion of the proceeds from this print will benefit Greenpeace to support its work to enhance environmental protections and combat climate change."

Provenance

Obey's Studio

The artist

Painter
Drawer

Shepard Fairey (OBEY)

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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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