ᐅ Rise Above Geometric by Shepard Fairey (OBEY) (2022) | Print

Artwork information

Technique

Screen print on paper

Date

2022

Dimensions

60 cm x 30 cm

Signature

Signed lower right

Proof(s) of authenticity

Work sold with a certificate of authenticity.

State of conservation

Very good

Framing

Location

Rhône-Alpes, France

Description

"The Rise Above Rose geometric print contains several recurring symbols in my work. The rose represents the archetype of an individual or society that has suffered oppression but perseveres to rise above conflict. By creating art that encourages people to rise above adversity, I hope it also motivates people to fight injustice even when the struggle is difficult." Shepard Fairey

Screen print on heavy cream paper numbered and limited to 550. This one is numbered 143/550.

Provenance

Obey Studio

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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