About the artwork
Created in 2008, The Gaslamp Killer – I Spit On Your Grave is a striking screenprint by Shepard Fairey (OBEY), produced in his signature graphic style inspired by propaganda posters, punk culture and political imagery. The work portrays the influential Los Angeles DJ and producer Gaslamp Killer through a bold composition of red, black and cream tones, combining portraiture with the visual language that has made Fairey internationally recognizable. Published in a limited edition of 400, the print reflects the artist's long-standing connection to music culture and his collaborations with musicians, record labels and underground creative communities.
Expert opinion
This print belongs to a highly sought-after period of Shepard Fairey's career, when his collaborations with musicians and cultural figures were helping to expand the reach of the OBEY movement beyond the street art world. The Gaslamp Killer is a cult figure within the international music scene, making this work particularly appealing to both art collectors and music enthusiasts. Featuring Fairey's iconic color palette, strong contrasts and instantly recognizable visual language, the artwork is an excellent example of the artist's ability to transform contemporary cultural icons into powerful graphic images. Early limited editions such as this remain highly collectible and continue to occupy an important place within the market for contemporary urban art.
About the artist
American artist, born in 1970. Lives and works in Los Angeles (USA). Muralist, illustrator and silkscreen artist, Shepard Fairey (Obey) is one of the most influential figures in urban art. Influenced by Andy Warhol, Barbara Kruger and Diego Rivera, he is best known for the HOPE portrait of Barack Obama he created for his presidential campaign in 2008, which has since been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery (Washington, USA). Following the attacks in France on November 13, 2015, Shepard Fairey created a Marianne with the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité", a work that has now become a national symbol and is on display at the Élysée Palace. In 2019, he will create his hundredth fresco at Place Igor Stravinsky in Paris, next to the Centre Pompidou. Internationally renowned, Shepard Fairey can be found in the collections of the Smithsonian (Washington, USA), the Museum of Modern Art (New York, USA) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (London, UK). He has also exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Fondation Cartier for the "Né dans la rue - Graffiti" exhibition in 2009, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston (USA), where his retrospective "Supply & Demand" was organized in 2009.
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