Artist: Shepard Fairey (b. 1970) American

Title: Peace Guard

Medium: Screenprint, circa 2008, Limited Edition 219/450

Size: 25.75” x 19.75” Framed

Price: $2,500

This print is a collaboration with NYC-Based Photographer and Filmmaker Kai Regan. Shepard Fairey used a photograph of a model that Regan shot as the subject of this 2008 illustration and print. The screenprint is a limited edition of 450. Fairey’s Peace Guard presents a stylized female figure who symbolizes both protection and resistance. The central figure stands upright in a helmet and uniform, carefully holding a dove in her gloved hands as an international symbol of peace. The rifle beside her is adorned with a rose placed in the barrel; a visual motif that transforms a weapon into a symbol of nonviolence. Her serious expression and militarized attire contrast with the delicacy of the bird and flower, juxtaposing themes of conflict and peacekeeping.

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 2008 “Hope” poster depicting the 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 and museums around the world and often recognized in graphic design and signature apparel. His work combined street-art activism with entrepreneurial spirit.