In January 2017, artist Shepard Fairey released a set of three politically charged posters titled "We the People." The posters feature a Muslim woman, a Latina woman and an African-American woman.
"Greater than Fear" —
In January 2017, artist Shepard Fairey released a set of three politically charged posters titled "We the People." The posters feature a Muslim woman, a Latina woman and an African-American woman.
Artist: Shepard Fairey / Photographer: Ridwan Adhami / via amplifier foundation
At the time, Fairey said he chose to portray these three groups because he felt they had been "criticized by Trump and maybe were going to be most, if not necessarily vulnerable in a literal sense, most feeling that their needs would be neglected in a Trump administration."
"Defend Dignity" —
At the time, Fairey said he chose to portray these three groups because he felt they had been "criticized by Trump and maybe were going to be most, if not necessarily vulnerable in a literal sense, most feeling that their needs would be neglected in a Trump administration."
Artist: Shepard Fairey / Photographer: Arlene Mejorado / via amplifier foundation
Fairey said he created the images in order to "make sure people remember that 'we the people' means everyone." The free to download posters were released online in partnership with the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheamplifierfoundation.org%2Fwtp_wmw_highresart%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Amplifier Foundation</a>.
"Protect Each Other" —
Fairey said he created the images in order to "make sure people remember that 'we the people' means everyone." The free to download posters were released online in partnership with the Amplifier Foundation.
Artist: Shepard Fairey / Photographer: Delphine Diallo / via amplifier foundation
Shepard Fairey's image of Donald Trump, created in 2016, is inspired by George Orwell's 1984. "The idea (is) of an all powerful Big Brother that is more or less dictating how people are living their lives because they are fearful and they feel watched all the time," explained Fairey in an interview with CNN in November 2016.
"Demagogue" —
Shepard Fairey's image of Donald Trump, created in 2016, is inspired by George Orwell's 1984. "The idea (is) of an all powerful Big Brother that is more or less dictating how people are living their lives because they are fearful and they feel watched all the time," explained Fairey in an interview with CNN in November 2016.
Art Courtesy Shepard Fairey / ObeyGiant.com
His depiction of Barack Obama has become synonymous with the 2008 presidential election.
"Hope" —
His depiction of Barack Obama has become synonymous with the 2008 presidential election.
Courtesy of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics
Fairey made art of Bernie Sanders in 2016. "I think art affects people emotionally, and if it affects them emotionally, then they want to find an intellectual rationale for how they were affected emotionally," said the 46-year-old artist. "So, I think that can create a conversation that wouldn't happen otherwise, and create breakthroughs that wouldn't happen otherwise."
"Feel the Bern with the Red Hot Chili Peppers" —
Fairey made art of Bernie Sanders in 2016. "I think art affects people emotionally, and if it affects them emotionally, then they want to find an intellectual rationale for how they were affected emotionally," said the 46-year-old artist. "So, I think that can create a conversation that wouldn't happen otherwise, and create breakthroughs that wouldn't happen otherwise."
Art Courtesy Shepard Fairey / ObeyGiant.com
"Public art is very important to me because it interacts with people and where they live," Fairey told CNN when he was in Hong Kong in 2016 producing public works with the HOCA Foundation.
"Natural Springs" —
"Public art is very important to me because it interacts with people and where they live," Fairey told CNN when he was in Hong Kong in 2016 producing public works with the HOCA Foundation.
courtesy shepard fairey via HOCA
This image by Fairey appeared on Hong Kong streets to coincide with a large exhibition of his works.
"Visual Disobedience" —
This image by Fairey appeared on Hong Kong streets to coincide with a large exhibition of his works.
courtesy shepard fairey via HOCA
"I think it's very important for people to be outspoken about their beliefs towards justice," Fairey said.
"Occupy" —
"I think it's very important for people to be outspoken about their beliefs towards justice," Fairey said.
Art Courtesy Shepard Fairey / ObeyGiant.com
"What I try to do with my art is use a visual to encourage someone to engage in a deeper conversation, rather than what most propaganda does, which is to say, this is how you think and this is the end of the conversation," Fairey told CNN.
"Trayvon Martin" —
"What I try to do with my art is use a visual to encourage someone to engage in a deeper conversation, rather than what most propaganda does, which is to say, this is how you think and this is the end of the conversation," Fairey told CNN.
Art Courtesy Shepard Fairey / ObeyGiant.com
Besides politics, Fairey's work also centers on themes of social justice, the environment and climate change. <br />
"Not One More" —
Besides politics, Fairey's work also centers on themes of social justice, the environment and climate change.
Art Courtesy Shepard Fairey / ObeyGiant.com
A mural in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York by Shepard Fairey.
"We Own the Future" —
A mural in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York by Shepard Fairey.
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This is one of Fairey's earliest works. "My Obey campaign was about putting things on the street that you normally wouldn't encounter," Fairey told CNN. "Something that's an alternative to advertising or government signage."
"Obey" —
This is one of Fairey's earliest works. "My Obey campaign was about putting things on the street that you normally wouldn't encounter," Fairey told CNN. "Something that's an alternative to advertising or government signage."
Art Courtesy Shepard Fairey / ObeyGiant.com