Artist: Shepard Fairey (b. 1970) American

Title: Floral Harmony – Black Ying and Yang

Medium: Screenprint, circa 2009, Limited Edition 125/300

Size: 25.75” x 19.75” Framed

Shepard states, “I'm always creating new patterns to use in my street installs and fine art pieces. I used to buy discontinued wallpaper to incorporate patterns into my art, but now I design and print my own. I think these look nice as stand alone prints, not just repeat patterns.”. The florals are a wonderful and intricate vehicle for his screen-printing. This was part of a series of floral prints – two in each of red, dark blue, black, red and blue, created between 2017-2020.

Born February 15, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina, American muralist and graphic artist who first gained attention for creating a sticker with a portrait of the towering professional wrestler André the Giant and the word Obey. Fairey is perhaps best known for his iconic i2008 “Hope” poster depicting then U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama. Shepard Fairey’s work combines elements of graffiti, pop art, business art, and activism. His work has been seen in galleries around the world and even museums. It’s often recognized in graphic designing and signature apparel. His work combined street-art activism with entrepreneurial spirit.