About the artwork
In its style and allegorical language, this portrait of a woman has all the makings of a political poster. A symbol of justice, the scales decorate the lower part of the work, resonating with the lotus flower, symbol of peace and hope. Presented in a heroic manner, this woman becomes an allegorical figure for the artist's expectations of American society. By honoring those who fight for a more just and peaceful society, this poster expresses a political ideal claimed by the artist.
Expert opinion
Shepard Fairey's posters have received worldwide acclaim and are the subject of numerous acquisitions. To meet this growing demand, the artist is offering two editions with the same motif but different media: a Print edition, in 450 copies on paper, and a Fine Arts edition, in 6 copies silkscreened on wood, of which this work is one.
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.
“I chose the image of a woman because, in my experience, women are more likely to fight for justice for all, whereas men will often narcissistically serve their own interests. Obviously, this is a generalization, and there are generous people of all kinds and orientations, but men have far too great a monopoly on positions of power.”
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