When art is getting political, artists take some chances because the public will have mixed feelings toward the depictions. Shepard Fairey has a unique gift of presenting some of the more sensitive problems and portray controversial people, without being aggressive in any way or provocative. Just like the obey giant prints, his recent artworks focus on providing the viewers with an incentive to think a problem through and become aware. His images have a powerful message hidden inside, but it’s the way this message is delivered that makes his work so amazing.
Freedom is one of the central themes in his prints, so iconic characters such as Dalai Lama or Aung San Suu couldn’t miss from his images. People who are aware of what these people stand for and what principles they are guarding, will be interested in displaying such posters in their own homes. It is more of a statement, just as the obey giant campaign is as a whole and a very discreet but firm way of confirming that they share the same values.
It is always better to express your feelings and conviction through art, because beauty is a universal concept that will appeal just as much to all people. That’s why even those who are not convinced by some of the messages transmitted by some of Shepard Fairey’s prints will agree that they are well crafted. Nothing is really impossible if you have a lot of dedications and talent, and it comes as no surprise that the obey giant campaign picked off so fast and is now widely appreciated.
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