SHEPARD FAIREY (OBEY) - JUST ANGELS RISING, 2021

SHEPARD FAIREY (OBEY) - JUST ANGELS RISING, 2021



Signed & hand numbered by Shepard Fairey.

limited edition numbered / 450
Silkscreen on cream Speckletone paper.
61 X 46 CM

OBEY: "These prints, "Just Angels Rising" and "Just Future Rising," are variations of the art I created for the Time "VOTE" cover just before the 2020 election. At the time, I wanted to address
the
very unique situation our country was in, facing the Covid-19 pandemic, unrest from police brutality and racial discrimination, voter suppression, and intense political division. We still face
all
of
these things, although the development of Covid vaccines has greatly improved public safety and benefited the fight to end the pandemic. In this illustration, the usually crisp, rebellious
symbol
of
a bandana covering a face takes on a different meaning during Covid, becoming an emblem of safety, respect for fellow citizens, and a sign that the wearer believes in science.

The updated images on the bandana symbolize an activist's aspiration for a more just future for all. The future is shaped in part by voting, but not just by voting. How we express our ideals
and
how
we spend our money in accordance with our ideals also helps shape the future. Anti-democratic forces are pushing for voter suppression, so it's critical to vote while you still can. The future
of
our
democracy...and our world is in our hands!

The subject of the portrait is my former co-worker, Marin Takeshita, who is Japanese."

Dimensions :
- Height : 61 cm
- Width : 46 cm