I used to enjoy Obey and then he turned it into a brand, gave it a meaning and therefore it lost all of its purpose.
RE: Andre The Giant Has A Posse - Original Sticker Image designed by SHEPARD FAIREY
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Andre The Giant Has A Posse - Original Sticker Image designed by SHEPARD FAIREY
Given the old skool iconic imagery of Andre, Obey, and other traditional Fairey images that are unmistakeable, I agree that he did give the images symbolism and meaning - 'To Not Obey - societal norms, the artistocrats, the man, to not confirm, and to live with a sense of 'expression'
Shepard Fairey's Obey Giant brand is not your typical ordinary sense of the word brand. Obey Giant has been evolving for over two decades now and has traversed it's original artwork from Graffiti to Stencil Prints, to HPM's original artwork in some of the most prestigous museums in the US and overseas, and Obey Giant has set new standards for artists and communities in terms of large scale murals in cities. Shepard Fairey's murals are extremely thought out in terms of design, geographic location, color, texture and societal impact.
Just my own thoughts and beliefs about Over - please respond and continue the conversation
Sedation Pill by Shepard Fairey's 18x24" Signed Limited Edition
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The original purpose of his illegal sticker campaigns was to provoke thought about ones surroundings and ones choices, Fairey says in the obey manifesto that it has no meaning: "The OBEY sticker attempts to stimulate curiosity and bring people to question both the sticker and their relationship with their surroundings. Because people are not used to seeing advertisements or propaganda for which the product or motive is not obvious..."
This is what I mean, the product or the motive is very explicit now, and in a way a reversal of his initial artistic drive. This is not to say that an individuals desires and motives cannot and should not change. I just preferred it when it was about the art, not the money, man!
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Great excerpt from the Manifesto - it's been a year or two since I've read it.
I can definitely understand your opinions on Fairey
The one thing I really like about Shepard Fairey is that over a pretty long career already - and his artistic fame as one of the wealtiest "urban artists" is that I truly believe that if he got paid or did not - as long as he still had his loving wife and kids - and as long as he could support the costs of creating art and also funding large mural projects - I think he really wouldn't be much different an individual that he currently is.
He always seems to speak and act very humble and seems intrinsically appreciative of all he has made of his world and contributed to society, humankind, humanity
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yeah dude i know! i used to read it and read it at school, i thought it was the most amazing thing! And yeah I'm with you he seems like a good dude. can i just ask you to have a look over here and see what you think about these art works... https://steemit.com/art/@daysoflove/six-shots-brad-downey
for me his work has many parallels with graffiti and street art, i think you might like it.
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