Shepard Fairey
American contemporary street artist, activist, and illustrator, Frank Shepard Fairey (born 1970) emerged from the skateboarding scene when he started the "Obey Giant" sticker campaign in 1989. Shepard started by placing stickers on his skateboards and in public places around Rhode Island where he was attending art school. The stickers had no meaning but were intended to inspire curiosity and cause people to question their relationship with their surroundings. His campaign started locally but gradually grew via an international network of collaborators.
PRINT RELEASE INFORMATION: "Most people are familiar with the Greek fable of Icarus, a teenager who builds wings of wax and feathers, and is cautioned by his father about the dangers of flying too close to the sun. Fuelled by hubris and a sense of invincibility, Icarus ignores his father’s advice, flies too close to the sun, and perishes when his wings melt and he plunges into the sea. The Icarus fable is a lesson cautioning us against allowing ego to cloud our judgment. Dominatio Terrae means “dominion (or domination) over the earth.” Like Icarus, we humans have become drunk with power, and our pride keeps us short-sighted about how we are destabilizing the planet that sustains us. Humility about our place within the delicate balance of earth’s ecosystems is a step to reverse a destructive course, but action around environmental responsibility is essential. A portion of proceeds from this print's original sales went to benefit Greenpeace USA to support its efforts to combat climate change and environmental recklessness. Thanks for caring! –Shepard"
very good condition, never framed,