Title:
Change
Style: Contemporary (ca. 1945-present), Graffiti (ca. 1980s-present)
Medium: Prints, Serigraph / Screenprint
Year: 2008
Size: height - 39.25 in, width - 24.75 in, depth - 0 in
Markings: signed, Signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 121/5000
Foundry/Publisher: Obey Giant, pub.
Estimate: from $3,500 to $4,500
Seller's Description:
Shepard Fairey
Change, 2008
Screenprint
39.25 x 24.75 in
99.7 x 62.9 cm
Shepard Fairey has become a front runner in the street art environment and given a voice to American graffiti art, encapsulating a new chapter for the movement. Demonstrating a playful yet powerful approach to the world of politics reflecting their flaws and strengths in an publicly accessible street forum. The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston call him one of today's best known and most influential street artists. He is one of the most recognizable artist working today and an idol for a massive cultural progression.
“I wanted to make an art piece of Barack Obama because I thought an iconic portrait of him could symbolize and amplify the importance of his mission. I believe Obama will guide this country to a future where everyone can thrive and I should support him vigorously for the sake of my two young daughters. I have made art opposing the Iraq war for several years, and making art of Obama, who opposed the war from the start, is like making art for peace. I know I have an audience of young art fans and I’m delighted if I can encourage them to see the merits of Barack Obama.”
-Shepard Fairey
This print by Shepard Fairey is signed and numbered in pencil. To make this historic piece even more rare and desirable; the artist, Shepard Fairey, only signed the first 200 prints of the 5000 run. Prints #201 - #5000 are unsigned, whereas prints #1-#200 were signed. This print is numbered #121 out the 5000 print run making it one of only 200 signed prints in the world. These signed prints were given to campaign workers and high profile donors and this particular print was acquired directly from the Chicago Obama for America offices. This piece is in mint condition.
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